HB 659 (2025)
Establish college graduate retention incentive program
This bill did not become law.
Establishes the New Hampshire college graduate retention incentive program. Graduates who go on to work for eligible New Hampshire employers, in certain high-need fields, would be eligible for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness over four years. An additional program would provide up to $1,000 each year for five years as a cash rebate. The state would also provide a $500 business tax rebate to the employer. An additional program would pay 50% of intern wages, up to $5,000 per year.
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