HB 2854-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Designs and operates a state higher education loan program to increase postsecondary access and affordability for low and middle-income students, reduce reliance on private student loans, and complement existing federal financial aid programs. |
Modifies the duties of the higher education coordinating board related to the Washington higher education loan program. |
Creates the Washington higher education loan program account and requires the higher education coordinating board to deposit money received from the Washington higher education loan program into the account. |
Repeals the authority of the Washington higher education facilities authority to originate and purchase educational loans and to issue revenue bonds payable from and secured by educational loans. |