Massachusetts Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Massachusetts has several student loan forgiveness programs that are specific to just the State of Massachusetts.
However, residents of the State of Massachusetts can also potentially qualify for various Federal student loan forgiveness programs.
You can find a great list of Federal student loan forgiveness programs here: Top Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
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Massachusetts Loan Forgiveness Programs
Program: Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program for Health Professionals
- Amount: Up to $50,000
- Description: Massachusetts offers loan repayment programs for primary health care professionals in a variety of disciplines including dental, medical, and mental health professionals. The goal of these programs is to provide educational loan repayment as an incentive for health professionals to practice in communities where significant shortages of health care providers and barriers to access have been identified.
- Requirements:
§ Must be a US Citizen
§ Must perform their service obligations at an eligible site
§ Must agree to provide primary health services to any individual seeking care
§ Have a current and non-restricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
§ Not have a judgment lien against her/his property for a debt to the United States
§ Must not have an outstanding contractual obligation for health professional service to the Federal Government
§ Be aware that certain bonus clauses in employment contracts may impose a service obligation.
§ Must not have a history of failing to comply with, or inability to comply with, service or payment obligations
- Program Information: Massachusetts Loan Repayment For Health Professionals Program
If you're looking for ways to pay for college in Massachusetts, check out this guide: Massachusetts Student Loan and Financial Aid programs.
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