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Iowa Student Loan Repayment for Nurses
Student loan repayment programs in Iowa that are open to nurses, plus federal programs you can use in Iowa. Each links to the official source.
Iowa programs
Health Care Professional Incentive Program
Iowa Department of Education, Iowa College Aid
Health careNurses
Who it's for
Nurses, nurse educators and other eligible health professionals.
Health careResearchersNursesPhysicians & PAsDentalMental & behavioral healthPharmacistsVeterinarians
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.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health careRural serviceNursesPhysicians & PAsMental & behavioral healthPharmacists
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.
NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health careNursesPhysicians & PAsMental & behavioral healthPharmacists
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.