Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses: What Exists, What Doesn’t, and What Else to Consider
For Students
Find employers who will pay you and pay down your student loans¹
“It’s truly a once in a lifetime chance to begin my professional journey.”
Connect with a future employer who wants to invest in your potential: employer funded monthly student loan repayments paid straight to your servicer, with no impact on salary.¹
Your program
What are you studying?
Pick your path to see who's hiring and what repayment looks like in your field.
Anesthesiologist assistants
Anesthesia care teams in the states that license CAAs, hiring new graduates straight out of their master's programs.
$0Cost to you, ever
$150K¹max loan repayment
Why it matters
Your first job shouldn't set you back financially.
Most healthcare grads start repaying loans immediately, cutting into a large portion of your take home pay. That means putting off some major milestones or picking up extra shifts to cover the gap. Clasp connects you with employers who invest in your financial future before you even graduate.
Without Clasp
- Start repaying loans immediately after graduation
- Choose jobs based on salary alone, not fit
- Limited financial flexibility in your 20s
- 10+ years to pay off debt with standard repayment
With Clasp
- Employer committed student loan repayments as part of your job offer
- Secure your role before graduation — no scrambling
- Financial breathing room from the very start
- Possibility to shorten your debt timeline — by years
Why join
A marketplace that already works, at real scale.
10,000+
Students
Clinical students already building their careers inside the Clasp community.
48+
States with students
Nursing, therapy, optometry, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy programs represented.
$68K+
Average loan repayment offer
On top of salary and benefits, not instead of them.¹
$0
Cost to you, ever
Employers pay for Clasp. Joining, browsing, and applying are free for students, no fees, no catch.
$130M+
Secured from top employers
Committed loan repayment dollars from health systems and practice groups hiring on Clasp.
The process
Finding Jobs with Clasp
From school to financial stability — here's the path that changes what life looks like after graduation.
Apply while in school
Any point in your program works. No scrambling in your final semester.
Interview with employers
Connect with top health systems and lock in your offer.
Start after graduation
Walk the stage knowing your career is set. Zero uncertainty.
Receive loan repayments
Monthly or quarterly employer loan payments go directly to your synced loans — on top of salary.¹
Employer student loan repayments
How employer student loan repayments actually work.
Employer student loan repayments are part of your offer alongside salary. Each month you're on the job, those repayments go straight to your servicer.
It's part of the offer
Repayment sits alongside salary and benefits, not in place of them — you'll see the amount and the term spelled out in the offer before you accept anything.
Payments directed on schedule
Clasp handles the transfer and you can watch your balance drop with every repayment.
That's it, no catch.
These are your existing federal or private loans. Clasp doesn't refinance or charge you anything. And if you leave the job for some reason, what's been paid towards your loans stays paid — no “golden handcuffs”, no clawbacks.
¹ Repayment amounts, eligibility requirements, and program terms are set by each participating employer and vary by role, specialty, and location; selection and specific repayment amounts are not guaranteed. Figures shown are illustrative examples drawn from Clasp platform data and do not constitute an offer of employment. If selected, your employer will make monthly payments on your behalf toward your eligible synced student loans via the Clasp platform up to a specified maximum. Employer contributions are not subject to clawback, meaning you do not have to repay contributions made while employed. However, you remain ultimately responsible for your student loan obligation, and if you voluntarily leave, are terminated for cause, or fail to meet employment terms, employer payments will cease and you must resume payments on the remaining balance. Employer student loan contributions may be treated as taxable income above federal annual limits; consult a tax advisor regarding your situation. Clasp is not a lender, does not refinance student loans, and does not provide financial advice.
In their words
Hear it from people already on the other side.
Eight clinicians — nurses, physical and occupational therapists, radiologic technologists and a veterinarian — on what employer student loan repayments actually changed for them.
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Questions
Employer student loan repayments, answered.
Still stuck on something? Read the full student FAQ for more detail.
What are employer student loan repayments?
They are a benefit where your employer makes payments toward your student loans, usually a set monthly amount over a set term. On Clasp, employers commit to student loan repayments as part of the offer — so you see the amount and the term before you accept.
How are student loan repayments different from a sign-on bonus?
A sign-on bonus is a one-time payment. Student loan repayments by an employer are paid over time against your balance, which cuts the interest you'd otherwise keep paying.
How do I find employers offering student loan repayments?
Create a free account, explore opportunities that align with your clinical track, and apply. Every listing states the student loan repayments attached to it.
How does this work alongside the federal RAP plan?
Employer student loan repayments sit on top of whatever federal plan you're on, including RAP. Your plan stays yours; the repayments just pay down the balance faster. Use our RAP calculator to see your federal payment, then compare offers here.
Is Clasp really free?
Yes. Students never pay to join, browse, or apply.
When should I join?
As early as your first term. You need to join before you graduate; students who join at least two years out see the most options.
Am I committing to anything by joining?
No. Joining gets you into the community. A commitment only exists once you accept an offer with repayment attached, and those terms are spelled out first.
Which programs are eligible?
Nursing, therapy, optometry, medical imaging, veterinary, and other clinical programs. If yours isn't listed, join anyway and tell us — we're growing the number of fields and employer programs.
Do employer student loan repayments affect my federal loans or forgiveness?
Your loans stay exactly where they are. Employer contributions are payments toward your existing balance, and we'll walk you through how it interacts with your plan before you accept.
Will my salary be lower if repayment is part of the offer?
No. Repayment is offered on top of a competitive salary, not instead of it. You'll always see the full picture — salary, repayment, and benefits — before you decide.
How much do employers actually offer in student loan repayments?
It ranges from roughly $10,000 to $180,000 depending on the employer, the role, and the location. Every opportunity shows its own amount and term up front.¹
What happens if I leave the job early?
Most repayment agreements run over a set term. If you leave before it ends, the remaining payments simply stop.
Do I need a certain GPA or class rank?
No. Employers set their own criteria, and most care far more about your program, license track, and graduation timing than your transcript.
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