Stipend Repayment Terms
Student/Graduate is responsible for repaying the stipend, interest and collection costs, under the following circumstances:
- Failure to complete all MSW requirements within the normative 2-year or 3-year period (unless hardship extension is granted)
- Failure to accept appropriate employment
- Failure to qualify for employment as a result of failing an interview, medical or psychological exam, or criminal clearance
- Felony or misdemeanor conviction which disqualifies applicant for county employment, or any conviction involving harm to children
- Voluntary termination of employment before completion of the work requirement (unless hardship extension is granted)
- Termination of employment before completion of the work requirement due to poor work or improper conduct
- Violation of the NASW Code of Ethics