Minnesota SF777 establishes grants and a loan forgiveness program for home care workers pursuing higher education.

Minnesota SF777 creates a grant program for students working as home care workers, providing financial support to those enrolled in postsecondary programs. Eligible students must commit to working at least ten hours per week as a home care worker and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The commissioner of the Office of Higher Education is tasked with establishing the application process and guidelines for the program. Additionally, the bill sets up a loan forgiveness program for home care workers with qualified education loans, offering financial assistance in repaying these loans.

Minnesota SF777 establishes grants and a loan forgiveness program for home care workers pursuing higher education.

Minnesota SF777 creates a grant program for students working as home care workers, providing financial support to those enrolled in postsecondary programs. Eligible students must commit to working at least ten hours per week as a home care worker and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The commissioner of the Office of Higher Education is tasked with establishing the application process and guidelines for the program. Additionally, the bill sets up a loan forgiveness program for home care workers with qualified education loans, offering financial assistance in repaying these loans.