The 2025 application cycle for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program is now open. This is your opportunity to ease the burden of student loan debt while making a meaningful impact in underserved areas of West Virginia. The Mental Health Loan Repayment Program provides financial assistance to professionals like you who are passionate about serving their communities.
Reduce Educational Debt: Applicants must have at least $10,000 in qualifying student loan debt (or an amount equal to the award received). Loan repayments can be applied to tuition, educational expenses, and living costs related to undergraduate or graduate programs.
Full Licensing Required: Eligible applicants include fully licensed professionals such as Psy.Ds, LICSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, PMHNPs, LGSWs and more. (Provisional licenses are not eligible.)
Serve in West Virginia: Recipients commit to one year of full-time service (37.5 hrs/week) or two years of part-time service (20 hrs/week) at an approved practice site in an underserved area
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Application Deadline: June 15, 2025.
Get Started
Ready to take the next step in your career while giving back to your community? For more details about eligibility, practice sites, the program, or to apply: visit the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program page.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions— Jordyn Reed, 304-558-0838.