State loan repayment run by California's HCAI for physicians, dentists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, behavioural health and other providers working at approved practice sites in California Health Professional Shortage Areas: up to $50,000 for a two-year full-time obligation.
PromiseWork at a community clinic in an underserved part of California and get up to $50,000 toward your student loans.
What it takesUS citizens or nationals only, and you must be a California resident licensed in California. Your practice site must be in a qualifying shortage area and match the award dollar-for-dollar, so the clinic has to opt in. Half-time awards are up to $25,000; extensions pay less ($20,000, then $10,000). The 2026 window (15 July - 15 September) is closed; the next cycle is expected in July 2027. Awards may be partial or nothing depending on funds.