Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.18.04

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

Section 13B.08.18.04 - Application Procedures

A. To be considered for assistance under MLARP Foster Care, an applicant shall provide to OSFA:

(1) A completed application, in the form prescribed by OSFA;

(2) A copy of the applicant's State tax return for the most recent available year or, if the applicant did not file a tax return with the State, a copy of the applicant's most recent federal tax return or Letter 1077 from the IRS confirming nonfiling status;

(3) Proof of graduation from an institution of higher education within the State;

(4) Verification of being a foster care recipient, as defined under Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(5) A statement from an eligible employer confirming the nature of the job, length of employment, and at least part-time employment status; and

(6) Documentation of current repayment data on all educational loans. An applicant for assistance in the repayment of a commercial loan shall demonstrate to OSFA that the commercial loan was used for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses for undergraduate or graduate study.

B. Applications shall be received between October 1 and December 15 of each year. An application postmarked later than December 15 will not be considered.

C. Each applicant shall agree to provide any information or documentation requested by OSFA for the purpose of administering this program and, if requested, shall sign an authorization for the release of information to OFSA for the purpose of administering this program. The applicant's failure or refusal to provide requested information or a signed authorization may result in a determination of ineligibility, the cancellation of an award, and the denial of a request for the deferment or waiver of a service obligation.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.18.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 45:15 Md. R. 727, eff. 7/30/2018