Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.11.02

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 13B.08.11.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Commission" means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(2) "Director" means the Executive Director of the Office.

(3) "Education expenses" means:

(a) Tuition;

(b) Mandatory fees; and

(c) Costs of room and board.

(4) "Eligible institution" means Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, or University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

(5) "Full-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in:

(a) At least 12 credits per semester in a certificate or undergraduate degree program; or

(b) At least 9 credits per semester in a graduate certificate, graduate degree, or doctoral degree program.

(6) "Minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs":

(a) Means a student designated by the institution, based upon the institution's holistic review of the applicant, as a student who contributes to diversity within ROTC programs; and

(b) May include a student of any race, ethnicity, disability, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or geographic representation.

(7) "Office" means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(8) "Part-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in:

(a) At least 6 credits but fewer than 12 credits per semester in a certificate or undergraduate degree program; or

(b) At least 6 credits but fewer than 9 credits per semester in a graduate certificate, graduate degree, or doctoral degree program.

(9) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education.

(10) "Scholarship" means a Richard W. Collins III Scholarship under this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.11.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 46:23 Md. R. 1066, eff. 11/18/2019; amended effective 47:13 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/29/2020; amended effective 48:8 Md. R. 310, eff. 4/19/2021