Nurse Faculty Loan Program

About the program

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-26-079
Dates to Apply: 06/08/2026 to 07/10/2026
Bureau/Office: Bureau of Health Workforce
Status: Open
Goal 1: Goal 1: Increase the number of qualified nurse faculty nationwide.Goal 2: Goal 2: Reduce the financial barriers for nurse faculty with loan cancellation.

Who can apply

You can apply if you are an accredited school of nursing.

Any domestic schools of nursing affiliated with this application must be:

  • Accredited at the time of application and for the duration of the award. 
  • Accredited by a national or state agency recognized by the Secretary of Education for the purposes of nursing education. 

You must submit official documentation of accreditation in Attachment 1 for all affiliated nursing programs. 

Tribes and tribal organizations may be eligible if they own and operate an accredited school of nursing.

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