Federal Grant Award Summary

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) received a $754,990 Project Grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professionals, under the Grants to States for Loan Repayment program (CFDA 93.165). The award, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, supports Washington State's educational loan repayment initiatives designed to increase the availability of primary healthcare clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Through this funding, WSAC administers loan repayment assistance programs that offer educational debt relief to eligible healthcare professionals—including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mental health professionals, registered nurses, and pharmacists—in exchange for service commitments in designated underserved communities.

The State Loan Repayment Program delivers targeted workforce development services that address critical healthcare access gaps by retaining and recruiting qualified providers to rural and underserved urban areas. WSAC maintains comprehensive accounting records and compliance with HRSA administrative and reporting requirements throughout the three-year project period. This grant reflects the federal government's strategic investment in healthcare workforce sustainability and improved access to care for medically underserved populations across Washington State.