The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Using Student Debt Relief To Attract New Residents And Consumers

August 29, 2012

Using Student Debt Relief To Attract New Residents And Consumers

After working for Kraft Foods (KFT) in Wichita, Horinek accepted a lower-paying job in nearby Cheyenne County partly because of a new state program that offers as much as $15,000 toward student loan repayment for people who relocate to areas hurt by population declines. State and local governments nationwide are joining some private and nonprofit companies in offering student debt relief to attract residents, talent, and consumer dollars. Read more at:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-08-23/student-debt-relief-helps-kansas-boost-rural-population

Aug 29, 2012 1:46:00 AM | Financial Aid/Loans, Trends/Forecasts

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