National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program - Full- & Half-Time Service Opportunities - Fiscal Year 2016 Application & Program Guidance - January 2016

Sep 22, 2026

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP) guidance for Fiscal Year 2016 outlines full- and half-time service opportunities for eligible clinicians in designated health professional shortage areas. The document explains the privacy act basis for collecting application information, the statutory authorities, and how data is used to assess eligibility, qualifications, and suitability. It describes how contract and application records are maintained, potential disclosures, and consequences of nondisclosure, and includes paperwork reduction burden information for the application process.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages45

Reading Time1 h 53 min

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Privacy Act Notification Statement

Statutory Authority

Purposes and Uses

Effects of Nondisclosure

Paperwork Reduction Act Public Burden Statement

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Full- & Half-Time Service Opportunities Fiscal Year 2016 Application & Program Guidance January 2016 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857 For Questions, please call 1-800-221-9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910) Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST. Authority: Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 254l-1), as amended Section 331(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 254d(i)), as amended Future changes in the governing statute, implementing regulations and Program Guidances may also be applicable to National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program participants. Table of Contents Privacy Act Notification Statement .............................................................................................................. 3 Program Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Eligibility Requirements, Selection Factors, and Funding Preferences................................................................ 5 Site Information & Service Requirements ......................................................................................................... 18 Changing Jobs .................................................................................................................................................... 29 Breaching the NHSC LRP Contract ..................................................................................................................... 30 Suspension, Waiver, and Cancellation............................................................................................................... 31 Application Information.............................................................................................................................33 Completing an Application................................................................................................................................. 33 Application Deadline .......................................................................................................................................... 33 Notification of Award......................................................................................................................................... 37 Additional Materials ..................................................................................................................................39 Resources for Applicants ................................................................................................................................... 39 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Privacy Act Notification Statement General This information is provided pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579), as amended, for individuals supplying information for inclusion in a system of records. Statutory Authority Section 338B of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 United States Code Section 254l-1), as amended; Section 331(i) of the PHS Act (42 United States Code Section 254d(i)), as amended. Purposes and Uses The purpose of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) is to recruit and retain medical, nursing, dental, and behavioral/mental health clinicians in eligible communities of need designated as health professional shortage areas. The information that applicants supply will be used to evaluate their eligibili

FAQs

What is the purpose of the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP)?

The NHSC LRP is designed to recruit and retain clinicians in eligible communities of need that are designated as health professional shortage areas.

How is applicant information used under the Privacy Act?

Information supplied by applicants is used to evaluate eligibility, qualifications, and suitability, and related records are maintained to monitor NHSC LRP activities within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

What happens if required information is not submitted?

Disclosure is voluntary; however, if the information is not submitted (with an exception noted for replies related to Race/Ethnicity), the application may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an award.

Sep 22, 2026

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