(a) Except as provided by Section 61.9609(a), the board shall provide repayment assistance under this subchapter in the following amounts:
(1) 60 percent of each payment due on an attorney's eligible loans during the first 12-month period after the attorney enters into the agreement under Section 61.9605;
(2) 80 percent of each payment due on an attorney's eligible loans during the second 12-month period after the attorney enters into the agreement; and
(3) 100 percent of each payment due on an attorney's eligible loans during the third 12-month period after the attorney enters into the agreement.
(b) The board shall deliver any repayment assistance made under this subchapter in a lump sum payable to the lender and the attorney and in accordance with any applicable federal law.
(c) Loan repayment assistance received under this subchapter may be applied to the principal amount of the loan and to interest that accrues.