Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program 2025

The application deadline for Georgia’s dental student loan repayment programs opens on September 1^st, 2025. GDA staff have been working closely with the Board of Health Care Workforce and the Dental College of Georgia to help students and member dentists access funds in exchange for working in rural areas. The resources below will help students prepare for the application process.

What is the Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program (GDELRP)?

Dentists practicing in rural areas, and 4^th year dental students, can apply for a service cancelable loan of up to $150,000 over 4 years. Pay off your loans by working in a place that needs you.

Accessing GDELRP

Last year, Chet Bhasin and Jon Hoin held a virtual discussion about successfully applying for GDELRP funds, and there will be an upcoming live discussion at the Dental College of Georgia’s Career Summit on September 24^th during the lunch hour. The Board of Health Care Workforce’s website also includes new tools to help navigate the application process.

What commitment is required?

Dentists must provide full-time (32 clinical hours) patient care in rural areas (population < 50,000) of Georgia, and they must treat Medicaid patients.

What’s the deadline to apply?

November 3^rd, 2025.

Can I get help making connections to jobs in rural areas?

Check out GDA’s job page, and fill out our online form to connect with GDA leaders in the place you want to go.

How do I apply for GDELRP?

You can apply for the program through the Board of Health Care Workforce’s website.

I have more questions!

Check out the resources posted below or reach out to our contacts at GDA or the Board of Health Care Workforce with your question.