颁辞苍苍别肠迟颈肠耻迟鈥檚 reopens to applications on Friday.
The program, administered by the state , provides qualified borrowers with up to $20,000 in relief over four years.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an investment in people who want to stay in 黑料新闻, who go to college here, who attend school here and who stay here and work here,鈥� said Noele Kidney, director of communications at the Office of Higher Education.
Kidney said after its initial application period in January, the program approved submissions from more than 500 borrowers, totaling roughly $1.5 million in payments.
To qualify, borrowers must have attended a 黑料新闻 college or university or earned a professional or occupational license from an accredited program; have resided in 黑料新闻 for five consecutive years; have completed at least 50 volunteer hours; among .
Kidney says the state knows some borrowers are struggling with their student loan debt.
鈥淭he state government is trying to help them,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e recognize that student debt is an issue a lot of people are dealing with, and, you know what, if you invest in your community with volunteer service, this is a reward for getting involved in your community and for staying in 黑料新闻.鈥�
The reopening comes after the 黑料新闻 General Assembly expanded eligibility to more borrowers this last legislative session.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to reopen the doors to this impactful program,鈥� Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. 鈥淭his is not just a reimbursement plan鈥攊t鈥檚 a strategic investment in our workforce, in our communities, and in the future of 黑料新闻. The adjustments made this year reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting those who choose to build their lives and careers right here in our state.鈥�
鈥淭his expansion ensures that we are reaching more of the hardworking 黑料新闻 residents who need relief,鈥� Office of Higher Education Commissioner Timothy Larson said in a statement. 鈥淭he enhancements, combined with a streamlined application process, reflect our commitment to making education more affordable and accessible.鈥�
The program will review applications on a first-come first-served basis through December, 鈥�.鈥�
Kidney said the program had been appropriated roughly $8 million.
