HPLRP 2025 - Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
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Eligibility
- U.S. Citizen;
- New Mexico Resident (12 consecutive months);
- Licensed or Certified in the State of New Mexico;
- Employed Full-Time (36 hours);
- Currently Providing Clinical Care to Patients.
Scoring Process
The New Mexico Health Advisory Committee reviews each individual application, assigning a score using a matrix in the following areas:
- HPSA Score (Federal)
- Service Area
- Area Health Statistics Key Indicators (determined by the New Mexico Department of Health)
- Population Served
- Priority will be given to those applicants working in designated areas of greatest need. Decisions on funding are made on a case-by-case basis and all ranking is at the discretion of the New Mexico Health Advisory Committee.
Funding
The program is federally and state-funded. Health Professionals practicing in federal Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) will be offered federal funding first and will receive the highest priority. Health Professionals eligible for state funding only will have the application reviewed by the Health Advisory Committee. The committee will use the approved scoring procedure to rank the applicants.
Awards
Payments are made on a quarterly basis to the loan servicer directly upon verification of employment for the quarter.
If awarded the program, the applicant must commit to a three-year service obligation working within their current position, facility and county.
Obligation
The HPLRP is a serious commitment to the underserved citizens of New Mexico. Therefore, all participants are expected to complete their service obligation of 3-years. If a program participant does not comply with the terms of the participation agreement, the department shall assess a penalty of three times the amount of the award disbursed, plus eighteen percent (18%) interest.