Hardship and other good cause may be determined by the Board based upon documented circumstances. The Board may request assistance from the program officer at an approved institution in determining whether or not circumstances warrant exception to fulfill the five-year teaching obligation within a six-year period. Such situations include, but are not limited to, a severe illness or other debilitating condition or the responsibility of the recipient for the care of a temporarily disabled dependent that may affect the recipient's ability in completing the five-year teaching obligation.