Sec. 13b.08.09.10. Deferment, Cancellation, Suspension, and Waiver of Obligation

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A. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) may consider deferment, cancellation, suspension, or waiver of the obligation as provided in this regulation.

B. OSFA may consider deferment for:

(1) Military service for a period not to exceed 3 years;

(2) Extended illness verified by a physician;

(3) Extenuating family circumstances to be decided on a case-by-case basis; and

(4) Maternity/paternity leave not to exceed 6 months.

C. OSFA may consider cancellation, suspension, or waiver as follows:

(1) Any service or payment obligation incurred by a Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) recipient is canceled upon the MDC-LARP recipient's death; and

(2) OSFA may waive or suspend an MDC-LARP recipient's service or payment obligation if, as determined by OSFA, compliance by the MDC-LARP recipient with the terms and conditions of the contract is impossible or would involve extreme hardship.

                    
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