The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Electronic Application is Coming Soon.
Notice:
Thank you for your interest in the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
The New Mexico Higher Education Department's Financial Aid Division is currently in the process of reviewing proposed legislative changes to the program. Please be advised that the revised statutory provisions are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Program Updates and Application Details
We will provide additional information regarding updates to the program in the spring of 2026. Details concerning the application process, including the opening date and submission deadline, will be released in the summer of 2026. Please note that an extended application period will be implemented for this year only, to accommodate the upcoming legislative changes.
We appreciate your patience and continued interest. Further updates will be communicated and made available on our website. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
The purpose of the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health professional must make a service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico. The HPLRP is a competitive program. Application to the program does not guarantee funding.
Eligible New Mexico Licensed Health Professionals
Information Coming Soon
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizen;
- New Mexico Resident (12 consecutive months);
- Licensed/Certified in the State of New Mexico;
- Employed Full-Time (36 hours);
- Currently Providing Clinical Care to Patients.
Application
Details regarding the application and information on how to apply is coming soon.
Scoring Process
The New MexicoHealth 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 federal 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
If awarded the program, the applicant must commit to a service obligation working within their current position, facility and county.
Obligation
HPLRP is a serious commitment to the underserved citizens of New Mexico.
The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program application is coming soon.