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South Dakota Student Loan Repayment for Doctors & Physician Assistants

Student loan repayment programs in South Dakota that are open to doctors & physician assistants, plus federal programs you can use in South Dakota. Each links to the official source.

South Dakota programs

South Dakota State Loan Repayment and Recruitment Assistance

South Dakota Department of Health

Health care Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Rural service

Who it's for
Primary care, mental health and dental providers; physicians and other clinicians in rural communities.
Service required
Two- or three-year commitment depending on the program.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Federal programs for doctors & physician assistants in South Dakota

NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health care Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health

Award
Up to $75,000
Who it's for
Licensed primary care, dental and behavioral health clinicians.
Service required
Two years at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge

U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Any field Physicians & PAs

Award
Eligible federal loans discharged
Who it's for
Borrowers who are totally and permanently disabled.
Service required
Documentation from the VA, SSA, or a physician.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

NIH Loan Repayment Programs

National Institutes of Health

Health care Researchers Nurses Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists Veterinarians

Award
Up to $50,000 a year
Who it's for
Researchers with a doctoral-level degree doing qualifying biomedical or behavioral research, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians in research.
Service required
Two-year (or longer) contract to do qualifying research.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program

Indian Health Service (HHS)

Health care Rural service Nurses Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists

Award
Up to $50,000
Who it's for
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, behavioral health and other health clinicians serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Service required
Initial two-year service commitment at an eligible Indian health program site.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health care Rural service Nurses Physicians & PAs Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists

Award
Up to $100,000 for full-time service
Who it's for
Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and other clinicians treating substance use disorders in rural communities.
Service required
Three years at a rural NHSC-approved substance use disorder treatment facility.

The 2026 cycle accepted applications Jan 30 to Mar 31, 2026; check the official page for the next cycle.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health care Nurses Physicians & PAs Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists

Who it's for
Licensed clinicians, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, counselors and other behavioral health professionals, providing substance use disorder treatment.
Service required
Service at an NHSC-approved substance use disorder treatment facility.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Any field Public service

Award
Remaining Direct Loan balance forgiven
Who it's for
Borrowers working full time for a government or qualifying nonprofit employer.
Service required
120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

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