Massachusetts § 37 - Plans providing loans guaranteed by Higher Education Assistance Corporation

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37 — Plans providing loans guaranteed by Higher Education Assistance Corporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 37. Plans providing loans guaranteed by Higher Education Assistance Corporation

Section 37. A credit union may receive shares or deposits, under the terms of a written plan approved by the commissioner, from any labor union, association, trust, public utility, partnership, corporation, college, university, insurance company, charity, any city, town, county or district of the commonwealth or by any instrumentality thereof or individual for the sole purpose of making loans guaranteed in whole or in part by the Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation; provided, however, that no such plan shall discriminate against any applicant otherwise eligible for such a loan; and, provided further, that such deposits shall not exceed twenty percent of the assets of the credit union.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37 cover?

Section 37 ("Plans providing loans guaranteed by Higher Education Assistance Corporation") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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