The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) administers programs that improve access to health care in underserved areas of California. The programs support students and graduates with scholarships and/or loan repayment, and educational training programs that show a commitment to increasing the number of healthcare providers serving the underserved. See below to determine if you qualify for any of these programs.

 

HCAI Program Eligibility Tool
HCAI has developed an online eligibility tool for students, healthcare professionals,
and organizations to quickly see what HCAI programs they may be eligible to apply for. Check it out at https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/eligibility/

 

OPEN AND UPCOMING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

The Federal Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHCLRP) is accepting applications through
January 13, 2022. NCHLRP provides up to 85 percent repayment of unpaid education debt for eligible applicants: Nurse Faculty, Registered Nurses, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

 

County Medical Services Program (CMSP) Loan Repayment Program
CMSP assists with the repayment of qualified educational loans for primary care healthcare professionals who provide healthcare services at an approved site located in the 35 CMSP counties.

The CMSP Loan Repayment Program application cycle closes on February 7, 2022.
For more information visit, County Medical Services Program Loan Repayment Program.
Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program (AHSP) 
AHSP increases the number of trained allied healthcare professionals providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The AHSP application cycle opens on January 3, 2022, and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information visit, Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program.

Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program (APHSP) 
APHSP increases the number of trained healthcare professionals providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The APHSP application cycle opens on January 3, 2022, and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information visit, Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program.

Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) 
ADNSP increases the number of trained nurses providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The ADNSP application cycle opens on January 3, 2022, and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information visit, Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program.

Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP) 
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP) increases the number of trained nurses providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The BSNSP application cycle opens on January 3, 2022 and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information visit, Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program.

Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LNV to ADN) 
The Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN) increases the number of a trained nurses providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The LVN to ADN application cycle opens on January 3, 2022 and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information on visit, Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program.

Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program (VNSP) 
The Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program (VNSP) increases the number of  trained nurses providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California.

The VNSP application cycle opens on January 3, 2022 and closes on
February 22, 2022. For more information visit, Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program.

2022 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
The NHSC Loan Repayment Program awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas.

The NHSC application cycle closes on February 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET.
For more information, visit National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Click here to Apply

2022 NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program
The NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program provides up to $75,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment to health care professionals who provide substance use disorder  treatment services.

The NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce application cycle closes on
February 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET. For more information, visit NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program. Click here to Apply

2022 NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program
The 2022 NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program awards up to $100,000 for three years of service for providers working to combat the opioid epidemic in the nation’s rural communities.

The NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program application cycle closes on February 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET. For more information, visit NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program. Click here to Apply

 

GRANT PROGRAMS

Song-Brown Program
Song-Brown awards grants to training programs committed to increasing the number of primary care providers in California.

For more information, visit Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs.

FY 2021-22 Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
Application Cycle

HCAI issued awards in November 2021.

To view the list of awardees visit, 2021-2022 FNP/PA Awards

FY 2021-22 Registered Nurse (RN) Application Cycle
HCAI will make awards by January 2022.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

December 31, 2021 – STLRP Application Closes
January 3, 2022 – AHSP Application Opens
January 3, 2022 – APHSP Application Opens
January 3, 2022 – ADNSP Application Opens
January 3, 2022 – BSNSP Application Opens
January 3, 2022 – LVN to ADN Application Opens
January 3, 2022 – VNSP Application Opens
January 13, 2022 – NCHLRP Application Closes
February 3, 2021 – NHSC Loan Repayment Application Closes
February 3, 2021 – NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Application Closes
February 3, 2021 – NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Application Closes
February 7, 2022 – CMSP Application Closes