A student loan repayment opportunity

powered by the harvest foundation & Martinsville Henry County Economic Development Corp.

Erase debt.

Embrace opportunity.

Pass GO and get $5,000 paid toward your student loans! 

This program is a student loan repayment opportunity sponsored by The Harvest Foundation and the Martinsville Henry County Economic Development Corporation. If approved, you can get an annual payment of $5,000 as a principal payment on your student loans over 10 years for a maximum of $50,000. 

We are thrilled that you have recently moved to Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia, and/or are interested in an eligible employment opportunity. 

To find out if you qualify, click on the “Apply Here” button below. 

APPLY HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to Martinsville or Henry County, Virginia.
  • You must be employed in Martinsville or Henry County, Virginia (hired on or after July 1, 2021).  

No. At this time only individuals working in approved jobs/positions are eligible for the Pass GO program. 

  • Licensed Teacher/Counselor 
  • School Psychologist/School Social Worker 
  • Community College Faculty (Full-time)
  • Engineer 
  • Medical Doctor/Veterinarian
  • Nurse (RN, LPN)
  • Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner 
  • Pharmacist 
  • Dentist 
  • Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Speech Therapist 
  • Licensed Mental Health Professional
    • Psychiatrist 
    • Eligible Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Eligible Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)  


*Please note that this list will be evaluated annually if your position is not covered at this time.

Applicants approved for Pass GO will be eligible for $5,000 annually as a principal payment on their student loan for a maximum of $50,000 over 10 years. 

This loan payment will count toward your annual income for IRS/tax purposes.

The application will take roughly 10 minutes to complete online.

What you will be asked to provide:

  • Contact Information
    • Name, Address, Phone, and Email
  • Employer Information
    • Name, Address, Phone, Email, and Hire Date
  • Student Loan Information
    • Name of Each Service Provider, Each Account Number, and an Uploaded Loan Statement for Each Account.


What you will need to do once the application has been submitted:

  • Be accessible by the phone/email you provided.
    • The Pass GO Team will contact you to verify any information needed to complete your eligibility verification.
  • Applicants must have a satisfactory job performance evaluation by June 30, 2024, and an employment contract for 2024-2025 to be eligible for the first payment.

  • You must provide your most recent billing statement for all your student loans.
     
  • All payments are made directly to your student loan servicer annually on Sept. 1.
     
  • Payments may be prorated for applicants entering Pass GO beyond July 1.
     
  • If approved, you will be required to sign a permission form for use of your photo and/or name for advertising and promotional purposes only.  

I'm ready to apply.

*Martinsville-Henry County residents who have held employment in any eligible position prior to July 1, 2021, are not eligible for Pass GO.*

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