Nurses Could Get Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Who Qualifies
Summary
The federal government announced a new program offering up to $40,000 in student loan repayment plus a $10,000 stipend for nurses who work at eligible nursing homes for three years. This effort aims to help nursing homes facing staff shortages, especially in rural and hard-to-staff areas.Key Facts
- The program is called Nurses for Nursing Homes and has $275 million in funding.
- Registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses are eligible if they commit to three years at qualifying nursing homes.
- Nurses can get up to $40,000 for student loan repayment and an extra $10,000 stipend, totaling up to $50,000.
- All rural nursing homes qualify, along with others in areas with strong staff shortages.
- As of December 2025, nursing homes still had 26,500 fewer workers than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To qualify, nurses must work at least 30 hours per week, have active licenses, and meet rules about previous employment.
- The program started accepting early applicants who began working between July and October 2026.
- The goal is to improve care quality, create nursing career paths, and help communities with a lack of nurses.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
