Section 1-2408. FUNDING CRITERIA

 

2408.1If the needs of all Program participants exceed the funding available for the Program in any fiscal year, the Administrator shall apportion the available funds among participants giving preference to:

 

(a)Graduates of an accredited public law school in the District of Columbia;

 

(b)Participants who have committed to a longer service obligation;

 

(c)Participants who have graduated from an accredited law school within the last three years; and

 

(d)Participants who have a high debt to adjusted gross annual income ratio as compared to other participants.

 

2408.2In addition to the preferences stated in § 2408.1, the Administrator may consider all relevant facts and circumstances in awarding loans and setting the level of benefits when funding is insufficient to fully repay each participant’s eligible debt, up to the maximum amount provided in § 2403.8. These circumstances shall include the financial needs and resources of each participant and the availability of other sources of loan repayment assistance.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 1025 (February 2, 2007).