The Oregon Office of Rural Health at Oregon Health & Science University, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is accepting applications for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program. The current cycle closes September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. OHSU describes the program as a recurring loan repayment opportunity and states that late or incomplete applications move to a later cycle.
Funding
For a minimum three year service commitment at a qualifying Oregon practice site, full time providers may receive 70 percent of qualifying educational loan debt, up to $50,000 per service year. Part time providers may receive 35 percent of qualifying debt, up to $25,000 per service year. Lower caps apply to providers with smaller qualifying debt balances. Awards are described by OHSU as tax free. No applicant cash cost share is stated; the principal obligation is the required service commitment.
Who can apply
Eligible behavioral health provider categories include psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, specified prelicensed behavioral health professionals, qualified mental health associates and professionals, and CADC I and CADC II providers, subject to the program’s current qualification rules.
Site requirements
The practice site must satisfy the program’s rural, shortage, or underserved criteria and maintain a valid Site Application. OHSU states that sites must have submitted a Site Application within the prior 24 months or otherwise meet the current site confirmation requirements.
Submission
Providers apply online through the OHSU Provider Application and must submit the required supporting attachments. Applicants should verify both their provider category and the current eligibility of their practice site before relying on the program.
Atlas fit assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 88/100. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. This is a strong Oregon behavioral health workforce opportunity, but the funding repays eligible provider educational debt and does not provide a verified funding pathway for clinical equipment, telehealth technology, or the Nonagon N9+ device and platform.
Official source and contacts
Official program page: Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.
Workforce Services: ruralworkforce@ohsu.edu, 503-494-4450, toll free 866-674-4376.
Oregon Health Authority contract questions: providerincentives@dhsoha.oregon.gov, 541-671-9239.