W. Va. Code R. § 133-26-10
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 133-26-10 - Provisions of Repayment10.1. If a recipient does not fulfill the service obligation, he/she will be required to make monetary repayment of the scholarship.10.2. In addition to the repayment of the scholarship, interest will be charged at a rate prescribed by the Vice Chancellor for Administration and will begin to accrue at the time the repayment period begins.10.3. If a recipient fulfills a portion of the obligation, interest will accrue from the day on which the recipient ceased to fulfill the obligation. If a recipient is substitute teaching but does not earn enough credit to fulfill any of the obligation, interest will accrue from the beginning of the deferment period.10.4. In the event of non-compliance, payment in full will normally be expected 60 days from the date of non-compliance. In the event of extenuating circumstances the Vice Chancellor for Administration may approve an alternate payment plan or extend the time period for beginning or fulfilling the teaching obligation.10.5. A recipient is not in violation of the scholarship agreement during the period in which the recipient meets the following conditions:10.5.a. Pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited institution of higher education;10.5.b. Serving, not in excess of four years, as a member of the armed services of the United States;10.5.c. Satisfying the provisions of the repayment exemptions that are prescribed by the Commission.10.3.d. Failing to comply with the terms of the agreement due to death or permanent or temporary disability as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician.10.6. As permitted by federal law, applicable state regulations, and the terms of the scholarship agreement, reasonable collection costs, late charges and attorney fees may be assessed in the collection of delinquent accounts.10.7. If extenuating circumstances exist, the Vice Chancellor for Administration, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, may extend the period for fulfilling the obligation. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, a temporary disability, inability to secure a full-time teaching position, or serious family illness.10.8. When the Commission is advised of a recipient's application for bankruptcy, such application will be considered by the Vice Chancellor for Administration or her/his designee in consultation with the Attorney General's Office.10.9. When, due to poor health, monetary hardship, or other acceptable reasons, a recipient is unable to make payments, a forbearance may be allowed if the Vice Chancellor for Administration or her/his designee has reason to believe, and so documents in the scholar's file, that the recipient does intend to fulfill the monetary obligation.10.10. Deferments may also be considered for other conditions and circumstances as may be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Administration.W. Va. Code R. § 133-26-10