# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 01 — Procedures

### Chapter 23 — Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff

#### Regulation .06 Award Distribution.

*COMAR 10.01.23.06*

A. The distribution of program awards shall be based on the funding prioritization in accordance with Health-General Article, §24-1904.1(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans in accordance with Health-General Article, §24–1904.1(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Department shall annually determine, based on the availability of funds:

  (1) The maximum number of participants for the Program in each priority area; and

  (2) The minimum and maximum amount of loan repayment assistance awarded.

D. The amount of award offered and paid shall not exceed the lesser of:

  (1) The loan repayment amount specified in the Service Obligation Agreement; or

  (2) A participant's total debt from eligible education loans.