Mental Health Workforce Scholarship Program

Official: STAR Plus Scholarship Act

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a scholarship program to help students who want to work in mental health and substance use treatment. It aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals by encouraging graduates to work in underserved areas.

If you are a student in a mental health program, you could receive financial support to help with your education.

Affects: Students pursuing degrees in mental health and substance use treatment.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates a scholarship program for students studying mental health and substance use treatment. 2. Eligible students must enroll full-time in approved educational programs and apply for the scholarship. 3. Recipients must agree to work in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals after graduation. 4. The program aims to increase the number of qualified professionals in mental health and substance use fields. 5. The Secretary of Health will oversee the scholarship program and ensure clear communication with applicants.

Who is affected?

Students pursuing degrees in mental health and substance use treatment.