Yes, employees can apply each time the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program is offered, regardless of a previous award.

Yes, situations change. If you were not eligible the last time the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program was offered, you may very well be eligible the next time.

Employees can apply each time the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program is offered.

The Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program is a 5-year program that was implemented SY 23/24, running through SY 28/29.

Yes. The award received from the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program is taxable income, and your social security number will be shared with Howard County Government for your check to be disbursed.
 

No. You are not eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program, because Substitutes are not full-time, permanent employees.

You need to be employed as a full-time, permanent employee for a minimum of five school years to be eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program.

No. Only members of the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) are eligible to participate in the program at this time.

One of the following active certifications is required to be eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program (based on what is listed in your Workday profile under Careers > Certifications):                                                       

 No, repayment is not required for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program.

No. Participants in the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program must be members of the Howard County Education Association (HCEA).