Md. Code, Educ. § 18-3005

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024

Section 18-3005 - Qualifications - Individuals

To qualify for participation in the Program, an individual shall:

(1)

(i)

1. Be a student enrolled at a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission; and

2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year;

(ii)

1. Within 12 months before the date of application for the Program, have graduated from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission; and

2. Have maintained a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the latest academic year the individual was enrolled as a student;

(iii)

1. Be a student enrolled at a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education outside the State, if the student graduated from a high school in the State; and

2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year; or

(iv)

1. Have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces, the National Guard, or a reserve component of the United States armed forces within 18 months of the date of application;

2. Be a resident of Maryland; and

3. Have graduated from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education;

(2) Commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester;

(3) Attend an orientation session provided or approved by UMBC; and

(4) Meet any other criteria established by UMBC.

Md. Code, ED § 18-3005

Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 591, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.

Added by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 652, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2014.