New York S01113 provides loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in low-population areas.

New York S01113 amends the education law to create a loan forgiveness incentive program for social workers. The program grants student loan forgiveness to alleviate debt for social workers who commit to working in counties with less than 200,000 population or towns with less than 150 persons per square mile. Eligible applicants must have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, have outstanding student loans, and apply within two years of graduation. The awards are granted by the corporation based on available funds.

New York S01113 provides loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in low-population areas.

New York S01113 amends the education law to create a loan forgiveness incentive program for social workers. The program grants student loan forgiveness to alleviate debt for social workers who commit to working in counties with less than 200,000 population or towns with less than 150 persons per square mile. Eligible applicants must have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, have outstanding student loans, and apply within two years of graduation. The awards are granted by the corporation based on available funds.