Engagement and Resources

Published October 30, 2023

By AACOM Government Relations

Advocacy Federal Policy Financial Aid OME Advocate

Apply Now for Federal Loan Repayment Program: Applications are currently open for the 2024 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Medical students in their final year of school can receive awards up to $120,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment providing primary care services at NHSC-approved sites in high-need rural and other health professional shortage areas. This year, the NHSC added an additional $40,000 supplement for medical students who commit to providing OB/GYN care. For more information, you can view the recording from AACOM and the Health Resources and Services Administration’s joint webinar. Interested students should visit the S2S webpage and apply by December 7, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET.

Grants Website Undergoes Upgrade: A new content management system is coming to the Grants.gov site and is expected to enhance security and improve accessibility compliance. Read about the more user-friendly site and its new tools and customizable content. The site will be down for maintenance through October 31, 2023.