TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF FINANCE - STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES
Forbearance for financial hardship may be granted if the total amount the borrower is obligated to pay monthly on all student financial aid loans is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the borrower's total monthly gross income. The following documentation must be submitted:
Regular Student
A regular student is one who is enrolled for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate.
Go back
Teaching Service
A teacher is a person who provides students direct classroom teaching, classroom-type teaching in a non-classroom setting, or educational service directly related to classroom teaching (e.g. school librarian, guidance counselor).
Go back
Academic Year or its Equivalent
An "academic year or its equivalent" is defined as one complete school year or two half years that are:
Nurse
A licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, or other individual who is licensed by the appropriate state agency to provide nursing services.
Go back
Medical Technician
An allied health professional (working in fields such as therapy, dental hygiene, medical technology, or nutrition) who is certified, registered, or licensed by the appropriate state agency in the state in which he/she provides health care services; an allied health professional is someone who assists, facilitates, or complements the work of physicians and other specialists in the health care system.
Go back