Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
The Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program supports RNs in direct patient care at nonprofit or public hospitals to help address workforce shortages in Minnesota.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates: October 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 per year for 2 years (maximum $12,000 or loan balance, whichever is less)
Summary: Loan forgiveness for registered nurses working in direct patient care at Minnesota nonprofit or public hospitals to address workforce shortages.
Key Information: Must live and work in Minnesota; only direct care in eligible hospitals qualifies.
Description
The Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program provides loan repayment assistance to registered nurses (RNs) who commit to working in direct patient care roles at nonprofit or public hospitals within Minnesota. This initiative is designed to address workforce shortages and support the retention of RNs in communities with critical health care needs. The program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, and funded by the State of Minnesota.
