Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.21.03

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

Section 13B.08.21.03 - Eligibility for Initial Applications

A. Subject to the State budget, the Office annually shall determine a student's eligibility to receive a scholarship.

B. An applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the applicant:

(1) Within 2 years after graduating from a high school, or within 2 years of successfully completing a GED in the State, is enrolled in a community college as a candidate for a vocational certificate, a certificate, or an associate degree;

(2) Enrolls in at least 12 credits per semester at the community college while receiving the scholarship;

(3) Is eligible for in-State tuition, as determined by the community college in accordance with Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(4) Earned an unweighted overall high school grade point average of at least 2.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, or successfully completed a GED examination in the State on or before the July 31 prior to the start of the fall semester;

(5) For the most recent tax year, had an annual adjusted gross income of not more than:

(a) $100,000 if the applicant is single or resides in a single-parent household; or

(b) $150,000 if the applicant is married or resides in a two-parent household;

(6) Has not earned a bachelor's degree or an associate degree;

(7) Has not been awarded other educational grants or scholarships that, in total, cover the applicant's full cost of attendance at the community college; and

(8) By March 1, files a FAFSA or separate State application, prescribed by the Office, and submits any required supporting documentation to the Office, as described under Regulation .05 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.21.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 46:6 Md. R. 347, eff. 3/25/2019