Establishes Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $200,000.
This bill creates a program to help veterinarians who work with large animals in underserved areas of New Jersey pay off their student loans. It directs $200,000 to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to fund loan repayments for veterinarians who sign contracts to work in designated shortage areas. The program offers up to $25,000 in annual loan repayment for full-time workers, with reduced amounts for part-time and mixed-time schedules, capped at six years of service. Participants must agree to work in these areas for three-year periods and provide proof of employment each year to receive payments.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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John Burzichelli
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