Student loan debt counseling funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2061 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide student loan debt counseling services in Minnesota. The funds are allocated to the Office of Higher Education to implement Minnesota Statutes section 136A.1788, which establishes counseling programs for residents with student loan debt. The bill permits up to 3% of the total appropriation to cover program administration costs. This legislation directly affects Minnesota residents seeking assistance managing their student loan obligations.