Mental health workers could get student loan help for serving in shortage areas.
This bill would create a new program to help mental health professionals pay off their student loans. In exchange, these professionals would agree to work for up to six years in areas that desperately need more mental health care. This aims to bring more mental health support to communities across the country.
Today, there isn't a specific federal program to pay back student loans for mental health professionals who choose to work in underserved areas. If this bill becomes law, a new program would offer up to $250,000 in loan repayment for mental health professionals who commit to up to 6 years of service in areas with a shortage of these services. This program would be funded with $25 million each year from 2026 through 2035.
HR 6672 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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