Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.22.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13B.08.22.07 - Renewal Awards

A. Except as set forth in §C of this regulation, an initial scholarship award under this chapter may be renewed annually for a maximum of three renewal awards.

B. A student's scholarship shall be eligible for renewal if the student:

(1) Continues to be a resident of the State or graduated from a high school in the State;

(2) Continues to be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible institution pursuing a course of study or program in an academic discipline leading to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate;

(3) Except as set forth in §D of this regulation, has maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, as demonstrated by the student's most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript;

(4) Is determined by their institution to be maintaining satisfactory progress towards a degree; and

(5) Maintains the disciplinary standards of the institution.

C. Renewal of Award for Fifth Year.

(1) If a student is enrolled in a course of study or program that, as determined by the institution, requires 5 years to complete, an initial scholarship award may be renewed annually for a maximum of four renewal awards.

(2) The student shall request renewal of the award for a fifth year by submitting to the Office:

(a) Documentation from the institution that the course of study or program in which the student is enrolled requires 5 years to complete; and

(b) Any other documents requested by the Office.

(3) Determinations made by the Office under this section are final and not subject to further review or appeal.

D. Waiver of GPA Requirement Based on Extenuating Circumstances.

(1) A student who has not achieved the required 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) The student shall request a waiver by submitting 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 documentation; and

(d) Any other documents requested by the Office.

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

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.22.07

Regulation .07 adopted effective 49:15 Md. R. 739, eff. 7/25/2022