approved institution of higher learning. The certificate or
degree program must be an a pproved program of education.
(3) Is certified as an active first responder, by the
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or the Office of the
State Fire Commissioner, chief or president of the emergency
medical services or chief of the fire company, for four
consecutive years preceding the date of application.
(4) Executes a sworn affidavit, under penalty of
perjury, that the individual does not have a delinquent
payment owing to any Commonwealth agency.
§ 79A44. Amount of awards.
(a) Loan forgiveness.--Agency-administered, federally
insured student loans for an a pproved program of education
provided to a qualified applicant may be forgiven by the agency
as follows:
(1) The agency may forgive a qualified applicant's loan
in an amount up to $16,000.
(2) Payment of the award shall be made in accordance
with the procedures established by the agency.
(3) A qualified applicant may receive loan forgiveness
awards as follows:
(i) First year of active first responder status
following graduation in an amount up to $4,000, but not
exceeding 25% of the original qualifying loans.
(ii) Second year of active first responder status
following graduation in an amount up to $4,000, but not
exceeding 25% of the original qualifying loans.
(iii) Third year of active first responder status
following graduation in an amount up to $8,000, but not
exceeding 50% of the original qualifying loans.
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