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Assistance Listing 93.162

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · Health Resources and Services Administration

Assistance Listing 93.162, “National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment,” is a federal program administered by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $325M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.

Program objective

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 (HPSAs). The purpose of the NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce LRP is to recruit and retain medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based SUD treatment and counselling in eligible communities of need designated as HPSAs. The purpose of the NHSC Rural Community LRP is to recruit and retain medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based SUD treatment in rural communities designated as HPSAs. The purpose of the NHSC Students to Service (S2S) LRP is to enter into contracts with students who are in their last year of medical, dental, or nursing school to provide loan repayment assistance in return for a commitment to provide primary health services in eligible communities of need designated as HPSAs.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 93.162

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Veteran (including dependents)

For specific program and eligibility requirements, please see: https://bhw.hrsa.gov

Intended beneficiaries: Veteran (including dependents) and Health Professional.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$316M
FY25$325M
FY26$415M est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Not Applicable.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.162. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 93.162?

93.162 is the Assistance Listing Number for “National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 93.162?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Veteran (including dependents). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.

How much funding does 93.162 provide?

The agency reported $325,231,038 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.