S 2100 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

This bill establishes a program that helps volunteer emergency responders in New Jersey reduce their student loan debt. To qualify, individuals must be New Jersey residents who completed an in-state undergraduate degree or certificate, serve as active volunteers in fire companies, first aid squads, or emergency management, and provide verification of their service. The program redeems up to $16,000 of eligible student loans over three years: $4,000 in the first year (capped at 25% of the original loan), $4,000 in the second year (25%), and $8,000 in the third year (50%). Participants must maintain active volunteer status each year to receive the benefits.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Holly Schepisi
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