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IN HB1328

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Dvorak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Indiana Resident Federal Student Loan Repayment Program and Fund, administered by the Commission for Higher Education, with awards available beginning after June 30, 2022

  • Applicants must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an Indiana state educational institution, have an outstanding federal student loan balance, and have resided continuously in Indiana after graduation

  • Residents who stay in Indiana for at least 2 years but less than 5 years after graduation receive 50% of their federal student loan balance repaid; those who stay at least 5 years receive 100% repayment

  • Assistance is limited to federal student loans incurred for one baccalaureate degree only, with no coverage for subsequent or additional degrees

  • Fund consists of legislative appropriations and gifts/grants, with unused money rolling over each fiscal year rather than reverting to the general fund

Legislative Description

Repayment of federal student loans. Establishes the Indiana resident federal student loan repayment program and fund. Requires the commission for higher education to administer the program. Establishes requirements to qualify for federal student loan repayment assistance.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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