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Student Financial Services

Loan Repayment

Timely repayment and smart management of education loan debt is essential to making your education a total success. To effectively manage the repayment of your student loans, it is essential that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a borrower.

Borrower Rights

As a student loan borrower, you have the right to:

  • A repayment period of at least 10 years as long as you make the monthly minimum payments. (Does not apply to Women's Auxiliary (WAUX) loan)
  • A copy of your promissory note, written information on loan obligations, repayment schedules, and other information on interest rates, fees, etc.
  • Prepay the loan at any time without penalty.
  • A grace period before beginning repayment.
  • Defer repayment for a specified period of time, if you qualify.
  • Be notified in writing if your loans are sold or transferred for servicing.
  • Have your student loan obligation forgiven if you die or become totally and permanently disabled.

Borrower Responsibilities

As a student loan borrower, you must :

  • Repay your loans according to the terms of your loan agreement regardless of employment status, whether or not you completed your education, or whether or not you are satisfied with your education.
  • Repay any fees and accrued interest in accordance with the terms of the promissory note.
  • Notify your lender or university of any change of address, phone number, graduation date, or if you transfer or drop below half-time status.

Medical Assistance to Underserved Americans

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Physician Education (PE) loan repayment programs provide professional healthcare to underserved communities across the United States. Both programs provide funds to healthcare graduates who offer their services to participating communities which are put toward repaying student loans.

National Health Service Corps

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 year commitment to serve in an underserved area
  • 3 to 4 year commitment pays up to $35,000.00 annually

Contact:

  • Request Application: 1-800-221-9393
  • Questions: 301-443-0743, M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM E. T.
  • NHSC Program Details

Physician Education

 Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year commitment to practice medicine at an approved site were service is critically needed
  • Maximum 5 years participation limit

Contact:

Health Resources and Services Administration - Faculty Loan Repayment Program

Requirements:

  • Come from a disadvantaged background, based on environmental and/or economic factors,
  • Have an eligible health professions degree or certificate, and
  • Have an employment commitment as a faculty member at an approved health professions institution for a minimum of two years.

Contact:

Disclaimer:

Please note that current UTHealth faculty members interested in applying to the loan repayment program described above should contact their respective Department and/or Dean's office to determine whether matching funds are available.