304.31—Requirements for obtaining an exception or deferral to performance or repayment under an agreement.
(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—
(4)
Is serving as a full-time volunteer under title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.