A4472

Provides loan redemption for certain veterinarians who work at approved site for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4472 establishes a Veterinary Medicine Loan Redemption Program to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians.

New Jersey A4472 creates the Veterinary Medicine Loan Redemption Program, administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), to tackle the shortage of large animal veterinarians. The program offers loan redemption for veterinarians who commit to five years of service at an approved site. Eligible veterinarians must maintain residency, a valid license, and satisfactory performance. The program reimburses up to 100% of student loan expenses for full-time service and 50% for half-time service, with annual appropriations of $500,000.

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Higher Education Committee
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History

Feb 24

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee