The Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program (LVNLRP) makes awards to eligible applicants currently licensed and practicing as a vocational nurse for loan repayment of up to $8,000 in exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an eligible geographic or approved site designation. The purpose of this document is to provide a program overview and outline the
requirements for Licensed Vocational Nursling Loan Repayment Program (LVNLRP)
applicants. Applicants will find steps to complete their application and awardees can
review program requirements to complete their service obligation. All applicants must
agree to the terms and conditions prior to receiving funds. The Department of Health
Care Access and Information will not make changes to the terms and conditions
specified in this Grant Guide.
Background and Mission
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and
diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing loan repayments and
scholarships to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient
care in those communities.
LVNLRP is funded through a $5 surcharge from renewal and licensure fees collected by
the Department of Consumer Affairs for Licensed Vocational Nurses in California. The
purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained nurses
providing direct patient care in a qualified facility or area in California.
