Home and Community-Based services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program (MN)

Home and Community-Based services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program (MN)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: US $12,000 - US $125,000
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Summary

The Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program, established by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to strengthen the workforce in the HCBS sector. This initiative provides financial support for employees pursuing further education and training, while also offering loan forgiveness for qualified educational expenses. By enhancing the skills of the workforce, the program seeks to improve the quality of care in home and community-based services across Minnesota.

Overview

Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 144.1503 assists HCBS provider organizations in developing their direct care workforce. The program awards grants to HCBS organizations to provide scholarships for employees pursuing additional training or education. The program also repays qualified educational loans for eligible employees nominated by HCBS provider organizations. Scholarship and loan forgiveness applies to nursing and other health care fields, in courses of study that lead to career advancement within the organization or broader HCBS field.

Eligibility

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