45 CFR § 2525.20 - Under what circumstances is an Eligible Individual who does not complete an approved term of service eligible to receive a pro-rated education award?

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title: "45 CFR § 2525.20 - Under what circumstances is an Eligible Individual who does not complete an approved term of service eligible to receive a pro-rated education award?"
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title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "2525.20"
section_name: "Under what circumstances is an Eligible Individual who does not complete an approved term of service eligible to receive a pro-rated education award?"
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# 2525.20 Under what circumstances is an Eligible Individual who does not complete an approved term of service eligible to receive a pro-rated education award?

(a) *Release for compelling personal circumstances.* An Eligible Individual who is released before they complete an approved term of service is eligible for a pro-rated education award if their supervising entity:

(1) Released the Eligible Individual for compelling personal circumstances in accordance with the requirements of § 2522.230(a) of this chapter, including requirements for maintaining documentation of the basis for the entity's decision;

(2) Certifies that the Eligible Individual:

(i) Performed satisfactorily before they were granted a release for compelling personal circumstances; and

(ii) Completed at least 15 percent of the originally approved term of service.

(b) *Release for cause.* An individual who is released for cause before they completed an originally approved term of service is not eligible for any portion of an education award.