Project MABAS
FAQ's
1. What qualifies as fulfilling my service obligation?
Service obligations are fulfilled by working as a behavior analyst or school social worker for 4 years (full-time equivalent) in high-need schools. Scholars who work on a part-time basis must also fulfill the obligation within the required period, which is calculated by determining the sum of the number of years of service owed plus 5 additional years.
2. What is full-time employment?
Full-time employment means a full-time position as defined by the individual's employer.
3. What happens if I can’t fulfill my service obligation?
Scholars who cannot meet the terms of their service obligation will be required to repay the scholarship support (i.e., tuition, stipend, travel funds) received from Project MABAS.
4. If a scholar is dismissed or drops out of a program for academic or nonacademic reasons, to what degree will he or she be required to fulfill the work or repay requirement?
Scholars who drop out before completing one full-time academic year of training must repay the cost of the assistance. Drop-outs who have received scholarship support may be required to repay the scholarship if they are not qualified for available school-based jobs that meet the service obligation requirements. Circumstances for deferrals and exceptions are outlined below.
5. Under what circumstances may repayment (service obligation) be deferred?
Project MABAS may grant a deferral for repayment of a scholarship under certain circumstances,
such as when a scholar:
1. is engaging in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education;
2. is serving on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United States;
3. is serving as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act; or
4. is serving as a full-time volunteer under Title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service
Act of 1973.
6. How often do I need to report my employment status?
Scholars are required to submit employment verification reports every 6 months via a web-based survey provided to them.