# COMAR Title 13B — Maryland Higher Education Commission

## Subtitle 08 — Financial Aid

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

#### Regulation .14 Cancellation of Obligations upon Death, and Waiver or Temporary Suspension of Employment Obligation.

*COMAR 13B.08.18.14*

A. Any employment or payment obligation incurred by a recipient is canceled upon the recipient’s death, upon provision to OSFA of a death certificate, or other evidence of death that is conclusive under State law.

B. OSFA may waive or temporarily suspend a recipient's employment obligation:

  (1) If, in the determination of the Director of OSFA, compliance by the recipient with the terms and conditions of the employment obligation agreement is impossible or would involve extreme hardship;

  (2) Due to an extended illness of the recipient verified by a physician; or

  (3) Due to extenuating family circumstances as determined by the Director of OSFA.

C. OSFA may suspend a recipient’s employment obligation:

  (1) For up to 3 years, if the recipient or recipient’s spouse is assigned military duty outside of the State; or

  (2) For up to 6 months, if the recipient is on parental leave.