Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.12.06

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

Section 13B.08.12.06 - Renewal Awards

A. An initial scholarship award under this chapter may be renewed annually for a maximum of:

(1) Four renewal awards, if the student is enrolled full-time; or

(2) Eight renewal awards, if the student is enrolled part-time.

B. A student shall be eligible for a renewal award if the student:

(1) Continues to meet the requirements in Regulation .04B(1) and (2) of this chapter; and

(2) Except as set forth in §C of this regulation, has achieved and maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

C. Waiver of GPA Requirement Based on Extenuating Circumstances.

(1) A student who has not achieved or maintained the required cumulative GPA shall be eligible to receive a renewal award if the student provides the Office with documentation of extenuating circumstances and the Office determines that the documentation provides sufficient evidence of the extenuating circumstances.

(2) No later than 30 days after receiving notice of ineligibility for a renewal award, a student requesting a waiver of the GPA requirement shall submit to the Office:

(a) A letter explaining the extenuating circumstances and why they prevented the student from achieving the required GPA;

(b) Any documentation of the occurrence of the extenuating circumstances;

(c) Any other relevant supporting information; and

(d) Any other documents requested by the Office.

(3) Waiver determinations made by the Office are final and not subject to additional review or appeal.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.12.06

Regulation .06 amended effective 50:16 Md. R.727, eff. 8/21/2023