Help Wanted: Loan Forgiveness for Native Health Heroes
Published Date: 3/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Indian Health Service wants your thoughts on extending their Loan Repayment Program, which helps health workers pay off student loans when they serve Native communities. This extension means the program can keep running smoothly without any hiccups, so health pros can keep getting support. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up before the deadline!
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IHS Loan Repayment Program Extension
The Indian Health Service is asking for public comment to extend its Loan Repayment Program so it can keep helping health workers pay off student loans when they serve Native communities. The notice refers to OMB Control Number 0917-0014 and seeks input under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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