Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

Closed

Health Resources and Services Administration

Description

The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who go on to work as faculty. NFLP graduates can have up to 85 percent of their student loan and interest canceled if they work full-time as nurse faculty for up to four years. This includes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who work full-time as preceptors in academic-practice partnerships.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Others

Contact

Natanya Alon<br/>NFLP@hrsa.gov
NFLP@hrsa.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJun 8, 2026
  • ClosesJul 10, 2026
  • Award floor$1
  • Award ceiling$2,000,000
  • Program funding$25,600,000
  • Expected awards80
  • CFDA93.264
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