# COMAR Title 13B — Maryland Higher Education Commission

## Subtitle 08 — Financial Aid

### Chapter 18 — Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Foster Care Recipients

#### Regulation .07 Recipient Obligations.

*COMAR 13B.08.18.07*

A. A recipient shall furnish to OSFA written acceptance of the award and a signed promissory note and employment obligation agreement.

B. The promissory note and service obligation agreement shall include:

  (1) The obligations of the recipient;

  (2) The total and annual amounts of the award;

  (3) Penalties for breach of contract;

  (4) Circumstances under which the obligation may be canceled, suspended, or waived; and

  (5) Any other terms the Secretary considers necessary.

C. A recipient shall:

  (1) Verify eligible employment initially, after 6 months, and at the end of each year in the program;

  (2) Verify the current status of all educational loans each year in the program;

  (3) Verify, at the time of the initial application only, being a foster care recipient as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter;

  (4) Submit a copy of the recipient’s State tax returns for any year during which an award is received, and federal returns if requested; and

  (5) Notify OSFA of any change in employment status.