Colorado Health Service Corps Futures Program

Welcome to the CHSC Futures Program: Fostering the Next Generation of Diverse Health Care Professionals

The CHSC Futures Program is dedicated to advancing health equity for underserved Coloradans by fostering a diverse* and inclusive health care workforce. This program supports students from diverse backgrounds in their educational journeys by offering mentorship, career-building opportunities, and potential financial support.

  • Are you a high school or college student looking to map out your career in health care?

  • Are you a graduate student in a health care program trying to decide where to start your career?

  • Have you considered returning to school to pursue a health care degree and need help getting there?

No matter where you are in your educational journey, we encourage you to learn more about how the CHSC Futures Program can help you achieve your dream of becoming a health care clinician in Colorado. Pair with a mentor in your field of interest who has participated in the CHSC loan repayment program to gain valuable, first-hand insight into the experience of working with CHSC. Recruitment participants through fall 2025.

*CDPHE’s Prevention Services Division defines diversity as a description of differences usually based on identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or ability, etc. Diversity does not equal equity and does not always occur intentionally.

How it Works

Participants in the mentorship opportunity of the Pre-Application Phase will be matched with a former CHSC loan repayment recipient based on their common interests, backgrounds, academics, and/or professional aspirations. To get started, participants and mentors register and complete an online survey to convey their interests and experiences.


[Please note that we strive to carefully match mentors based on participants' career interests and other important factors and identifying the right mentor for each participant may take some time. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the best possible pairing. During this time, we encourage you to continue completing the e-learning courses of the Pre-Application Phase, and reach out to alyssa.collado@state.co.us for any additional support.]

Financial Support That Matters

After completing the Pre-Application Phase, eligible participants can apply for the CHSC Futures Program. This contract supports future clinicians in achieving their educational goals while they commit to providing care for three years of service at CHSC-approved sites.

For selected participants, the program offers up to $120,000 in student loan repayment, depending on the discipline, after graduation and securing qualified employment at an approved safety-net employer. This support enables future health care clinicians to focus on their mission while easing the financial burden of their education.

Pre-Application Phase Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be 16 years or older to participate in the Pre-Application Phase.

  • Must be interested in serving as an eligible health clinician in the CHSC. See our website for a list of CHSC-eligible health professions.

Pre-Application Phase

Recruitment begins in fall 2024 and continues through the fall 2025.

  • Participants are matched with CHSC alumni mentors based on interests, background, and professional aspirations.

  • Participants will complete six e-learning courses to better understand the CHSC Futures Program, covering topics such as:

    • Month 1: CHSC Futures 101: Introduction to CHSC Futures

    • Month 2: CHSC Futures 201: Deep Dive into the CHSC Futures

    • Month 3: Exploring Similar Programs

    • Month 4: Advancing Health Equity Through a Diverse Health Care Workforce

    • Month 5: Understanding and Getting Involved in the Safety Net

    • Month 6: Charting a Path Forward With Your Mentor

  • For more detail about the e-learning courses, download the Course Curriculum Outline.

  • Sign up today to complete The CHSC Futures Program Learning Series, and learn more about how the CHSC Futures Program can empower you to take the next step in your health care career.

Ready to Learn More?

We welcome students to explore the CHSC Futures Program at any stage of their educational journey. Join us to gain mentorship, explore health care careers, and access financial resources to discover how you can make your career dream a reality.

For more information, explore the program resources below:

Sign Up for the Mentorship Opportunity Today!

Ready to take the next step in your health care journey? 

Complete the matching survey to be paired with CHSC alumni and learn more about how the CHSC Futures Program can change your future.

Important Resources for Mentors and Mentees

Interested in Mentoring or Getting Involved in the CHSC Futures Program?

Sign up below to express your interest in participating as a mentor, engaging as a partner organization, staying connected to us through periodic communications, or requesting for a team member to speak to your students about how the CHSC Futures Program can support their goals of becoming a health care clinician!

The CHSC Futures Program Application

Overview

The CHSC Futures Program is your opportunity to make a real difference in Colorado’s health care landscape while receiving up to $120,000** in student loan repayment to make your goal of pursuing health care come true! 

Program Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • Must complete the Pre-Application Phase before applying for the CHSC Futures Program, and upon successful employment at a qualified site in a qualified discipline, receive loan repayment.

  • Must pursue and complete educational program requirements necessary to serve as an eligible health clinician for the Colorado Health Service Corps. See eligible health professions for the CHSC.

Timeline & Award Information:

  • Applications for the CHSC Futures Program will open in July of 2025.

  • A total of 20 participants will be selected, with final selections made in December 2025.

**Award amounts are subject to change based upon available funding. Please see our website for updated information.

Questions?