12VAC5-525-120: Breach of contract

The following shall constitute a breach of contract:

1. The recipient fails to complete his PA studies;

2. The recipient leaves the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to completing studies or service obligation;

3. The recipient fails to begin or complete the term of obligated service under the terms and conditions of the scholarship contract;

4. The recipient falsifies or misrepresents information on the program application, the verification of employment forms, or other required documents; and

5. The recipient's employment is terminated for good cause as determined by the employer and confirmed by the department. If employment is terminated for reasons beyond the recipient's control (e.g., closure of site), the recipient shall transfer to another site approved by the board in the Commonwealth within 180 days of termination. Failure of recipient to transfer to another site shall be deemed to be a breach of the contract.

In the event of a breach of contract and in accordance with the terms of the contract, the recipient shall make default payments as described in 12VAC5-525-40. In the event of a breach of contract where the recipient has partially fulfilled his obligation, the total amount of reimbursement shall be prorated by the proportion of obligation completed.