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The following loan repayment programs are available to licensed registered dental hygienists. The ADHA has compiled the resources as a starting point for dental hygiene students and registered dental hygienists.
Prepared by: ADHA Division of Governmental Affairs ADHA Division of Member Services
September, 2012
State Alabama Alaska
Arizona Arkansas California
Colorado
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Supporting Health Care Access (through loan) Re-Payment (SHARP)
Dental hygienists are eligible to receive a maximum of $20,000 annual benefit towards repayment of student loans. Participants sign a contract for a minimum two-year practice agreement indicating a commitment to serve in an identified high-needs area facility. Jobs are full-time (40 hours per week) or half-time (20-39 hours per week).
For more information: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Phone: 907.465.4065 Website: See National Programs
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California State Loan Repayment Program
Dental hygienists who commit to working at least two years in a public or private non-profit facility located in a Health Professional Shortage Area are eligible to receive $60,000 towards repayment of student loans. Participants may serve up to three additional years. The maximum loan repayment benefit is $170,000 for five years of service.
For more information: Phone: 916.326.3714 Web site:
The Colorado Health Service Corps
Dental hygienists who commit to practicing in a public or nonprofit health clinic located in a professional shortage area may be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in student loan repayment for each year of service. All contracts are for two to three years, though the program's goal is to facilitate long-term retention of the provider in an underserved Colorado community beyond his or her contract with the state.
For more information: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Phone: 303.692.3652 Website:
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State Connecticut Delaware
Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas
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Delaware Loan Repayment Program
Dental hygienists participating in this program must provide health services in a practice setting approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission. Participating dental hygienists may be granted up to $35,000 total for a two-year commitment, or a maximum of $52,500 for a three year contract. These figures represent the maximum award for loan repayment; the average award is closer to $10,000-$15,000 for a two-year contract. For more information: Loan Repayment, Delaware Health Care Commission Phone: 302.739.2730 Website: See National Programs
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Kansas State Loan Repayment Program
To be eligible for an award, dental hygienists must commit to provide health care services at an eligible site located in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of 2 years. Employment must be with a public or nonprofit private agency or facility. Dental hygienists may receive up to $25,000 annually; one half of the award will be paid at the beginning of the first contract year with the remainder paid at the beginning of the second year.
For more information: Kansas Department of Health and Environment Phone: 785.296.2742 Website:
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Student Loan Repayment Programs
State Level Loan Repayment Programs
State
Available Programs and Contact Information
Kentucky Louisiana
Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program
To be eligible for an award, dental hygienists must commit to provide oral health care services at an eligible site located in a federally designated Health Professional Service Area for a minimum of 2 years. Employment must be with a public or nonprofit private agency or facility, which maintains an open door to all residents, regardless of their ability to pay or their pay source. In return, participating dental hygienists may receive up to $35,000 per year ($17,500 federal funds, $17,500 matching from the health organization) for a total of $70,000 for a two-year obligation.
For more information: Kentucky Office of Rural Health Phone: 606.439.3557 Website: See National Programs
Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program
In order to be eligible for an award, dental hygienists must be employed or contracted to work in an eligible public health or non-profit healthcare organization located in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area. Participating dental hygienists may be granted up to $20,000 per year for a total of $40,000 for a two-year contract.
Michigan
For more information: Department of Public Health Phone: 617.624.6060 Website:
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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State Montana
Nebraska Nevada
New Hampshire
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Montana State Loan Repayment Program
To be eligible for the program, the site and provider must include enrollment with federal and state programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and SCHIP), posting of a sliding fee scale and assurance that providers are practicing full time. Participating dental hygienists are eligible to receive up to $15,000 per year for 2 years, with a third year option.
For more information: Montana Primary Care Office Phone: 406.444.3934 Website: See National Programs
Nevada Health Service Corps
A dental hygienist may enter the program by engaging in full-time clinical practice in an assigned community for a contractually specified period of time in exchange for loan repayment funds. Typically the contract equals two years of full-time service. Each application is evaluated individually and awards are made based upon the funding available during that cycle.
For more information: Nevada Office of Rural Health Phone: 775).738.3828 Website:
State Loan Repayment Program
Dental hygienists who practice full or part-time in a nonprofit or public site located in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. In order to qualify, participants must agree to a minimum service obligation of thirty-six months for full-time service or twenty-four months for part-time service. Full-time eligible dental hygienists may receive $45,000 for a minimum service obligation of thirty-six months with an opportunity of an extension for an additional twenty-four months at $20,000. Part-time eligible dental hygienists may receive $17,500 for a minimum service obligation of twenty-four months with an opportunity for an extension for additional twelve-months for $5,000.For more information:
Department of Health and Human Services Phone: 603.271.4741 Website:
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