The Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) is a student loan assistance repayment program for dentists who treat Maryland's most vulnerable populations. The purpose of MDC-LARP is to increase access to oral health care services for Maryland Medical Assistance Program (MMAP) recipients by increasing the number of dentists treating this population.
Application Timeline:
Opening Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application opens March 2025,
Closing Date: The 2025-2026 academic year application will close on July31, 2026.
Notification Date: While specific notification dates are not provided, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are advised to submit all required materials promptly to ensure timely processing.
Eligibility Requirements:
An individual must be:
• A practicing dentist or dental hygienists in Maryland who has graduated from an accredited US dental school and have a valid unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Maryland;
• Employed full-time as a dentist or dental hygienists in Maryland providing care to Maryland Medical Assistance Program (MMAP) recipients in Maryland;
• A dentist or Dental hygienists with at least 30 percent of their patient population as MMAP recipients; and;
• Currently paying off outstanding student loan debt.
*To be eligible for this award, an individual cannot be in default on a loan or have an incomplete service obligation.
Application Process & Requirements:
Complete and file an MDC-LARP application available through the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Link to application can be foun under Additional Information.
Required Documentation:
You can use the link to the application or contact the Maryland Department of Health to get information regarding any required documentation needed to complete an application.
Award Amount:
Eligible Dentist applicants may receive up to $50,000 per year for each year of obligated service for up to a maximum of 3 years of service.
Eligible Dental hygienists applicants may receive up to $10,000 per year for each year of obligated service for up to a maximum of 2 years of service.
Renewal Requirements:
Eligible Dentist can renew up to two years after the initial first year totaling 3 years
Eligible Dental hygienists can renew up to one year after the initial first year totaling 2 years.
Additional Information:
