New York State offers loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to serving in less populated areas.

The bill amends the education law to create a loan forgiveness incentive program for social workers in New York State. It provides student loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to working in counties with less than 200,000 residents or towns with a population density of less than 150 people per square mile. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, have outstanding student loan debt, be employed as a licensed social worker, apply within two years of graduation, and commit to serving in a designated area.

New York State offers loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to serving in less populated areas.

The bill amends the education law to create a loan forgiveness incentive program for social workers in New York State. It provides student loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to working in counties with less than 200,000 residents or towns with a population density of less than 150 people per square mile. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, have outstanding student loan debt, be employed as a licensed social worker, apply within two years of graduation, and commit to serving in a designated area.