Several items were discussed during the routine weekly meeting of the Greenwood County Commission on Monday, May 4, including the approval for two county residents to receive funds through the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program.
Clerk Deann McCaffree shared a listing of those who applied, further noting that two individuals qualified for the student loan repayment program. The Kansas ROZ program offers up to $15,000 in student loan forgiveness ($3,000 annually for 5 years) for individuals moving to participating rural counties. Participants must hold a degree, have active student loans, and secure a county or employer sponsor, with 95 of 105 Kansas counties currently qualifying. The commission approved to continue with the program.
