Will the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program be offered every year?
The Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program is a 5-year program that was implemented SY 23/24, running through SY 28/29.
Is the award received from the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program taxable income?
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.
I was a Substitute for 3 years and have been a teacher for 3 years. Am I eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program?
No. You are not eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program, because Substitutes are not full-time, permanent employees.
Do I need to have been a teacher for five years or just employed for five years to be eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program?
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.
Are administrators 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.
What certification am I required to have to be eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program?
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):
Will I have to repay the money awarded by the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program at any time?
No, repayment is not required for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program.
Am I eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program if I am a member of the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators (HCASA)?
No. Participants in the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program must be members of the Howard County Education Association (HCEA).
If a student loan is for my child, but is in my name, is it eligible to be covered by the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program?
No, the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program provides loan assistance for the loans of current HCPSS staff only.
If I guarantee that I will stay with the HCPSS for 5 years, can my application for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program be considered?
No. You must have completed five full school years of employment to be eligible for the Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program.