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MA H1320

Establishing a program for student loan forgiveness


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a student loan forgiveness program within the Educational Financing Authority. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a student loan forgiveness program within the Educational Financing Authority. To be eligible, applicants must have graduated from a Massachusetts high school or received a high school equivalency diploma, obtained an undergraduate degree from a Massachusetts public college or university between 2017-2018, be participating in a federal income-driven repayment plan, be employed in Massachusetts, and meet certain income and residency requirements. Eligible applicants can receive an award covering 100% of their monthly federal loan payments for 24 months. The program provides relief for recent college graduates in Massachusetts struggling with federal student loan debt.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4694 (on 04/25/2022)

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