Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: Position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet eligibility requirements and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for assistance. Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Basic Requirements Education. A masters or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Nursi