SELRP Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of the United States and pass a background investigation.
Graduated from a US accredited (LCME or COCA) medical school OR
- The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Must be appointed in the occupation for which the recipient was trained (physician).
Must be currently enrolled in or matched to a residency receiving training in an eligible specialty (identified on the About SELRP page).
Have more than one year remaining in a residency/fellowship (identified on the About SELRP page).
Agree to obtain a license to practice medicine, and complete training leading to board eligibility or certification within the specialty trained.
Agree to a service obligation of at least 2 years.
Must have eligible student debt equal to or more than the amount of the repayment.
Preference will be given to veterans, and individuals who are, or will be, participating in residency programs in health facilities –
- located in rural areas;
- operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or the Indian Health Service; or
- affiliated with underserved healthcare facilities of the Department.

- Owes any amount of principle or interest under a loan, the proceeds of which were used by or on behalf of that individual to pay costs relating to a course of education or training which led to a degree that qualified the individual to become a physician.
- The loans can also include costs relating to a course of education or training that include –
- Tuition expenses:
  - All other reasonable education expenses, including expenses for fees, books, equipment, and laboratory expenses; and
  - Reasonable living expenses.

SELRP Eligibility​