§ 537.108 Loss of eligibility for student loan repayment benefits

5 CFR 537.108(a)(a) An employee receiving student loan repayment benefits from an agency is ineligible for continued benefits from that agency if the employee—

5 CFR 537.108(a)(1)(1) Separates from the agency;

5 CFR 537.108(a)(2)(2) Does not maintain an acceptable level of performance, as determined under standards and procedures prescribed by the agency; or

5 CFR 537.108(a)(3)(3) Violates a condition in the service agreement, if the agreement specifically provides that eligibility is lost when the condition is violated.

5 CFR 537.108(b)(b) For the purpose of applying paragraph (a)(2) of this section, an acceptable level of performance is one that is equivalent to level 3 (“Fully Successful” or equivalent) or higher, as described in 5 CFR 430.208(e). An employee loses eligibility for student loan repayment benefits if his or her most recent official performance evaluation does not meet this requirement.