; (2) commits to a period of obligated service under subsection (d); and (3) has been offered employment in the Department in the position of a medical support assistant, advanced medical support assistant, lead medical support assistant, or supervisory medical support assistant. (c) Payments (1) In general A lump sum education debt reduction payment under this section shall consist of a payment to a participant under this section of an amount not to exceed the lesser of— (A) the principal and interest on loans described in subsection (a) that is outstanding for such participant at the time of the payment