Canada Student Loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses - How much you could receive

How much you could receive

As a family doctor or resident in family medicine, you could receive up to $40,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness. $8,000 per year, over a maximum of 5 years.

If you are a nurse or nurse practitioner and you qualify, you could receive up to $20,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness. $4,000 a year over a maximum of 5 years.

Note: Loan forgiveness will apply to your outstanding loan principal balance after the end of your 12 months of service. You will be required to keep making regular payments.

Your 5 years of service do not have to be consecutive. If you have a Canada Student Loan balance at the end of each year of service in an eligible community, you will qualify for loan forgiveness for 5 years.