(a)
Based upon sufficient evidence to substantiate the grounds, the Secretary may grant an exception to the repayment requirement in § 304.30(j), in whole or part, if the scholar—
(1)
Is unable to continue the course of study in § 304.30 or perform the service obligation because of a permanent disability; or
(b)
Based upon sufficient evidence to substantiate the grounds, the Secretary may grant a deferral of the repayment requirement in § 304.30(j) during the time the scholar—
(1)
Is engaging in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education;
(2)
Is serving on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United States;
(3)
Is serving as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act; or
(4)
Is serving as a full-time volunteer under title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
20 U.S.C. 1462(h)
)