Massachusetts House Bill 283 Establishes Student Loan Repayment Program for Human Services Workers

Original title: An Act relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers

Last action · August 28, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsors: Jeff Roy and 47 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts establishes a student loan repayment program administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to help human services workers defray the costs of previously incurred student loans, offering repayment amounts ranging from up to $6,000 to up to $30,000 based on degree level in exchange for a multi-year service commitment.

Why it matters

Human services workers who meet employment and income criteria may receive thousands of dollars toward their student loans if they commit to continued employment in eligible community-based organizations or priority geographic areas.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

human services workers

Human services workers who meet employment, income, and service criteria become eligible to receive financial assistance to defray previously incurred student loans.

Directly affected

human service providers

Community-based human services organizations employ workers who may participate in the program, potentially affecting staff recruitment and retention.

Directly affected

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is tasked with administering the program and identifying priority geographic areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in the student loan repayment program?

Employees of community-based human services organizations funded by specific state executive offices or departments who provide treatment, support, or services to clients or their families, work at least 35 hours per week, and have maintained 12 consecutive months of employment.

What are the maximum loan repayment amounts available under the program?

Applicants are eligible for up to $6,000 if they hold an associate degree, up to $20,000 for a bachelor's degree, and up to $30,000 for a master's degree.

What service commitments are required in exchange for the loan repayment?

Participants must agree to a 1-year service commitment for an associate degree, a 2-year commitment for a bachelor's degree, and a 3-year commitment for a master's degree.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Aug 28, 2025HouseCommittee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
May 6, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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