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NIH Now Accepting Extramural Loan Repayment Applications

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is now accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP)! Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award.

To learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and the benefits of receiving an LRP award, be sure to visit the LRP website, check out our overview video, and attend one of our upcoming events:

Please note that the deadline to submit your Extramural LRP application is November 21, 2024.

USDA Launches Farmer Debt Consolidation Toolkit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender.

See USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability for the press release.