Bill > H1421

This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Service Scholarship program, a student debt relief grant initiative for Massachusetts residents who have completed volunteer service with the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or Commonwealth Corps. To qualify, applicants must be Massachusetts residents, have successfully completed at least one approved volunteer program, be employed within the commonwealth by a government entity (state, municipal, or federal) or a local nonprofit, and have an annual income at or below the state's median income. Eligible participants can receive a grant covering 100% of their outstanding student debt, up to $5,000, subject to available funding. The bill allows the relevant authority to create necessary rules and regulations for implementing the program. This scholarship aims to provide financial support and incentivize public service by helping volunteers who have committed time to national and local service organizations to manage their student loan burden, potentially encouraging more young people to engage in community and national service programs.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1421