Print and keep a copy of your completed application package for your records.
After You Apply
You will receive a receipt of submission pop-up immediately upon submitting your online application.
How can I view my application and its status?
Log into the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) Customer Service Portal to view your application status. Use the BHW Customer Service Portal to download a copy of your application, supporting documents, or completed EVs.
Can I make edits after I submit my application?
Once you submit the online application, you may make edits, upload new documents, etc. You must make all edits and resubmit your final application by the application deadline.
Can I withdraw my application?
Yes, you may withdraw your application from consideration any time before the Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS), or their designee, signs the contract.
How do you evaluate me?
We begin our review of all applications after the application deadline passes.
We use various selection factors and funding priorities to evaluate applicants of the NHSC LRP, and eventually determine who receives awards.
Additionally, the NHSC SUD Workforce LRP has priority factors for awards.
Notifying Award Finalists
If you become an award finalist, we will email you and ask that you log into the BHW Customer Service Portal.
We will ask you to confirm:
- Your continued interest in receiving an award.
- The validity of the loan and employment information you provided us in your application.
- That you have read and understand the LRP contract. (We ask you to e-sign this if you receive, and accept, an award.)
We ask you to provide:
Your direct deposit banking information. We use this for award funds if you receive an award.
Note: You must respond by the deadline we provide in the Confirmation of Interest email.
What if I don’t respond in time?
If you do not complete the Confirmation of Interest process by the deadline, we may withdraw your application from consideration.
If you still wish to participate in the program, you will need to submit a new application during a future NHSC SUD Workforce LRP application cycle for first-time participants and compete with other providers based on that cycle’s program requirements.
Who makes award determinations?
Only the Secretary of HHS or their designee can make an NHSC SUD Workforce LRP award.
When will you notify me of an award?
You will receive final notification of an award, including your service obligation dates, no later than September 30.
Will you notify me if you don't select me for an award?
Yes. If we do not select you for an award, we will email you no later than September 30.
NHSC Loan Repayment Contract & Service Obligation
When does my service obligation begin?
Your service obligation begins on the date that the HHS Secretary (or the Secretary’s designee) countersigns your contract.
Can I terminate my contract?
The APG and your contract explain the timeline and requirements for terminating an NHSC SUD Workforce LRP contract. If you terminate, you must repay all funds you receive under the contract.