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PSEP Application Information by State/Territory
Details to aid your PSEP process
Each of the 12 Western states and territories that support PSEP participation has distinct healthcare fields eligible for the program, terms of eligibility, and a designated liaison to contact with questions. Refer to the table below to view state /territory PSEP application details.
If you still have questions:
Alaska
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Podiatry
Special Terms:
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education administers PSEP as a loan program funded by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC). Because the PSEP support is not a grant, Alaska students must repay 100% of their PSEP funds upon program completion. Payback through service is not accepted as reimbursement.
Contact Info & Application:
Alaska PSEP application and details
WICHE Alaska PSEP Office: kerry.thomas@alaska.gov
907.465.6749
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811-0505
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.
Arizona
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine*
*[NOTE: Funding for new DVM students enrolling summer/fall 2023 will be very limited; applicants must meet special requirements to be considered. See Arizona online application for details.]
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; see application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
Arizona PSEP Office
602.229.2563 or 602.229.2500
Arizona PSEP Application and Details
Arizona Board of Regents
2700 North Central Ave., Suite 850
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications are accepted but they will receive secondary consideration. Veterinary medicine applicants are encouraged to apply by Sept. 1.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Medicine (Allopathic), Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
CNMI PSEP Office
670.664.4752
CNMI PSEP Application and Details
CNMI Scholarship Office
Caller Box 10000
Saipan, MP 96950
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration. Veterinary medicine applicants encouraged to apply by Sept. 1.
Colorado
Fields Supported:
Optometry
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
Colorado PSEP Office
303-862-3001
Colorado PSEP Application and Details
Colorado Department of Higher Education
1600 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, CO 80202
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.
Guam
Fields Supported:
Allopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
Guam PSEP Office
(671) 735-5641 Ext. 5573
Guam PSEP Application and Details
Guam Community College
1 Sesame Street
Mangiliao, Guam 96913
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.
Hawaii
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
Hawaii PSEP Office
808.956.6066
Hawaii PSEP Application and Details
University of Hawaii
Bachman Annex 9-6
2444 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration. Veterinary medicine applicants encouraged to apply by Sept. 1.
Montana
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Medicine (Allopathic), Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
n/a
Contact Info & Application:
Montana PSEP Office
800.537.7508
Montana PSEP Application and Details
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
Montana University System
560 N. Park Avenue
PO Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
Deadline:
For veterinary medicine: Sept. 1 the year prior to enrollment; for other fields, Oct. 15. Late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.
Nevada
Fields Supported:
Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant.
Support for Veterinary Medicine was discontinued in 2021 but was reinstated in 2023 Nevada legislative session. Currently all four slots for Nevada Veterinary Medicine have been filled and there are no new slots available.
Special Terms: Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info:
Nevada PSEP Office
Nevada Office of WICHE
2601 Enterprise Road
Reno, NV 89512
nvwiche@nevada.edu
775-784-3449
Nevada PSEP Application Details:
For more information regarding Nevada PSEP Application availability go to https://nvwiche.nevada.edu/applications/
New Mexico
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state; check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
New Mexico PSEP Office
505.476.8412
New Mexico PSEP Application and Details
WICHE Student Exchange Program
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; veterinary medicine applicants encouraged to apply by Sept. 1.
North Dakota
Fields Supported:
Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine
Special Terms:
N/A
Contact Info & Application:
North Dakota PSEP Office
701.328.2906
North Dakota PSEP Application and Details
North Dakota University System
State Capitol Building
Judicial Wing 1st Floor, Room 103
600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 21
Bismarck, ND 58505-0602
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; veterinary medicine applicants encouraged to apply by Sept. 1.
Utah
Fields Supported:
Optometry, Podiatry
Special Terms:
n/a
Contact Info & Application:
Utah PSEP Office
801.646.4807
Utah PSEP Application and Details
State Aid and Access Manager
Utah System of Higher Education
The Gateway Center, 60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84180-1284
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.
Wyoming
Fields Supported:
Allopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine.
Special Terms:
Graduates must return to practice in their home state (veterinary medicine excepted); check application for details.
Contact Info & Application:
Wyoming PSEP Office
307.766.3499
Wyoming PSEP Application and Details
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3432
Laramie, WY 82071
Deadline:
Oct. 15 the year prior to enrollment; veterinary medicine applicants encouraged to apply by Sept. 1. Late applications accepted but they will receive secondary consideration.