Key Points
- In the FY 2026 NHSC SLRP competition, registered dietitians have been included as an eligible discipline.
- The NHSC SLRP provides federal-state matching funds for loan repayment to clinicians in high need areas of the country.
- Registered dietitians can be recruited at the state and local levels to address their workforce needs. This inclusion will allow states to align their health workforce with the state’s nutritional priorities and community needs.
FIM Opportunities
The program supports federal-state matching funds for loan repayment to registered dietitians who agree to service commitments in high-need areas of the country.
