Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
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- Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 · up to $2M
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.264 (USAspending.gov).
- Samford University $14,133,632
- The Johns Hopkins University $8,392,899
- Vanderbilt University $5,595,756
- Center For Health Policy Development (The) $5,479,678
- Adtalem Global Education Inc. $4,621,159
- University Of Alabama At Birmingham $4,194,154
- Regis College $4,021,981
- Duke University $3,715,810
- Wayne State University $3,655,657
- Texas Christian University $3,159,453
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing low interest loans for individuals studying to be nurse faculty and loan cancelation for those who then go on to work as faculty. A robust, geographically dispersed nurse faculty workforce is essential to producing the nursing workforce needed to meet US health care needs. Successful applicants establish and operate a student loan program including maintaining a fund, providing loans to students enrolled in advanced education nursing degree programs, and monitoring compliance with program requirements. In exchange for completion of up to four years of post-graduation full-time nurse faculty employment in an accredited school of nursing, graduates receive cancellation of up to 85 percent of the original student loan amount (plus interest thereon) as authorized by the program. NFLP also encourages Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to serve as full-time preceptors within an academic-practice partnership framework in an effort to expand clinical training opportunities for nursing students.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Eligible applicants are domestic accredited schools of nursing with advanced education nursing programs. Any school(s) of nursing affiliated with this application must be accredited at the time of application – and for the duration of the award – by a recognized body or bodies, or a state agency, approved by the Secretary of Education for nurse education accreditation. Tribes and tribal organizations may be eligible if they own and operate accredited schools of nursing with advanced nursing programs. "Domestic” means the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.
Beneficiaries
- Tribal Government (other)
- U.S. Citizen
An eligible beneficiary receiving support from grant funds under the NFLP program must (1) be enrolled in a course of study in an advanced nursing education degree program (2) maintain an acceptable level of academic standing (as determined by the academic institution). A student borrower must be one of the following: A U.S Citizen or non-citizen national, an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States or any other person defined as a “qualified alien” under section 431(b) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, as amended.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The NFLP Program is a formula-based grant program that does not undergo a formal Objective Review Process. All eligible, qualified applications are reviewed and assessed internally. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Approximately 120 - 180 days from receipt of application.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing low interest loans for individuals studying to be nurse faculty and loan cancelation for those who then go on to work as faculty. A robust, geographically dispersed nurse faculty workforce is essential to producing the nursing workforce needed to meet US health care needs. Successful applicants establish and operate a student loan program including maintaining a fund, providing loans to students enrolled in advanced education nursing degree programs, and monitoring compliance with program requirements. In exchange for completion of up to four years of post-graduation full-time nurse faculty employment in an accredited school of nursing, graduates receive cancellation of up to 85 percent of the original student loan amount (plus interest thereon) as authorized by the program. NFLP also encourages Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to serve as full-time preceptors within an academic-practice partnership framework in an effort to expand clinical training opportunities for nursing students.
Mission Categories
Primary: Health Education
Other categories:
Nursing EducationGeneral Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
NFLP grantees must establish a distinct NFLP interest-bearing loan fund for the purpose of making NFLP loans to eligible students enrolled in advanced degree nursing programs who are committed to become qualified nurse faculty and for the costs associated with collection of these loans. Institutions may award a maximum loan amount of $40,000 per student for an academic year to support the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other reasonable education expenses (including student nurse educator development activities). NFLP funds may only be used for loan support, with the exception of covering the costs of collection of loaned principal and accrued interest and/or penalty, and the cost of student nurse educator development activities as reasonable expenses. Upon completion of the program and following graduation, an amount up to 85 percent of the loan (principal of and interest on) may be cancelled by the institution as follows: 20 percent upon completion of the first, second, and third years of full-time faculty employment in an accredited school of nursing; and 25 percent upon completion of the fourth year of full-time employment as faculty in an accredited school of nursing.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA Notice of Funding Opportunity issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted with an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Cost sharing is required for this program. Recipient institutions are required to deposit an institutional capital contribution (ICC) that is equal to not less than one-ninth of the FY 2026 Federal award amount, hereafter referred to as the Federal Capital Contribution (FCC). The ICC must be deposited at the time the FCC is received into the NFLP loan fund account. The funds appropriated for the NFLP are distributed among participating institutions as formula-based awards. Program data reported on the NFLP Program Specific Data Form and other program sources such as the annual performance reports are used to determine funding and administer the program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements