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MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2206 - Renewability of Award

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each recipient of a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship may renew the award three times if the recipient:        (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 as determined by the Office;        (3)    Has achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and maintains this minimum cumulative grade point average throughout the remainder of this award, or failing to do so, provides evidence of extenuating circumstances;        (4)    In the judgment of the institution, is making satisfactory progress toward a degree; and        (5)    Maintains the standards of the institution.    (b)    Each recipient of the Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship may renew the annual award four times if the recipient is enrolled in a course of study that, as determined by the institution, requires 5 years to complete.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2207 - Use of Award

    A Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship may be used for tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board at any eligible institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2208 - Enriched Honors Program

    If an eligible institution has enrolled at least 15 recipients of a Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarship, the eligible institution shall develop and implement an enriched honors program of education that is responsive to exceptional dedication and merit–based accomplishment in the study of education and preparation for the teaching profession.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2209 - Funding

    The Governor annually shall include at least $2,000,000 in the State budget for the Commission to award scholarships under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 22 - Maryland Teacher Scholarships|Section 18-2210 - Publicity

    The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall:        (1)    Publicize the availability of Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarships; and        (2)    To the extent practicable, award scholarships under this subtitle in a manner that reflects ethnic, gender, racial, and geographic diversity.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Eligible institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in this State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (c)    “Regular undergraduate program” means an academic program of study in an institution of higher education at or below the baccalaureate level leading to either an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.    (d)    “Service obligation” means full-time employment within the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2302 - Program Established

    (a)    There is a program of Maryland HOPE Scholarships in this State that are awarded under this subtitle.    (b)    The Office shall publicize the availability of Maryland HOPE Scholarships.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2303 - Eligibility

    Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship shall:         (1)    Be accepted for admission in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible institution in the State;        (2)    Be a resident of the State;        (3)    Earn an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent after completion of the first semester of the senior year;        (4)    Begin attending an eligible institution within 2 years of completing high school or, failing to do so, provide evidence satisfactory to the Office of extenuating circumstances;        (5)    Enroll as a full-time student at an eligible institution;        (6)    Have an annual total family income of $95,000 or below;        (7)    Accept any other conditions attached to the award; and        (8)    Satisfy any additional criteria the Maryland Higher Education Commission may establish.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2304 - Amount of Awards

    (a)    The annual scholarship award shall be in the amount of $1,000 for a student enrolled at a 2-year eligible institution or $3,000 for a student enrolled in a 4-year eligible institution.    (b)    A student who transfers from a 2-year eligible institution to a 4-year eligible institution may receive an annual scholarship award in the amount of $3,000 once the student is enrolled at the 4-year eligible institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2305 - Eligible Institutions

    A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used at an eligible institution in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2306 - Duration of Awards

    (a)    Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship may hold the award for 5 years if the recipient:        (1)    Continues to be a resident of the State;        (2)    Continues to be a full-time student at an eligible institution in the State and takes at least 12 semester hours of courses each semester or its equivalent as determined by the Office;        (3)    Upon completion of the freshman year, has achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and maintains this minimum cumulative grade point average throughout the remainder of the award, or failing to do so, provides evidence satisfactory to the Office of extenuating circumstances;        (4)    In the judgment of the institution, is making satisfactory progress toward a degree; and        (5)    Maintains the standards of the institution.    (b)    Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship who is enrolled in an associate degree program as permitted in this subtitle may hold the award for 3 years if the same conditions of subsection (a) of this section are met.    (c)    Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship who transfers from a 2-year eligible institution to a 4-year eligible institution may hold the award for a total of 5 years, including the years at both the 2-year eligible institution and the 4-year eligible institution, if the same conditions of subsection (a) of this section are met.    (d)    A recipient of an award made under this section shall receive the award for each year indicated in which the recipient is eligible if the recipient signs an agreement at the time of the initial award to:        (1)    Commence employment in the State within 1 year after completion of undergraduate studies for 1 year for each year that the scholarship was awarded; and        (2)    Repay the State the amounts awarded under this subtitle as set forth in § 18-112 of this title if the recipient does not:            (i)    Satisfy the degree requirements of the eligible institution or fulfill other requirements as provided in this subtitle; and            (ii)    Perform the service obligation for 1 year for each year that the recipient has a scholarship awarded under this subtitle.    (e)    The service obligation begins after graduation and cannot be fulfilled prior to graduation from an eligible institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2307 - Lists Provided to Senators and Delegates

    On or before May 1 of each year, the Office shall send each Senator and each Delegate a list of individuals in each legislative district to whom Maryland HOPE Scholarships are awarded.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2308 - Allowable Uses

    A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2309 - Funding

    Funds for the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Maryland Higher Education Commission by the Governor.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2310 - Administration

    (a)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall draft a plan to administer a Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program.    (b)    The Commission’s plan shall include:        (1)    A 3–year schedule, beginning July 1, 2000, for the progressive implementation of the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Award to all eligible students; and        (2)    A priority list of the applicable fields of study which focuses on such factors as:            (i)    Economic need of the State;            (ii)    Employment shortage areas of the State; and            (iii)    Training and education capacity of the higher education institutions in Maryland.    (c)    The priority list shall be created in consultation with the appropriate advisory boards of the Commission, the Department of Commerce, and representatives of higher education and private industry.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships|Section 18-2311 - Submission of Implementation Plan

    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall submit the plan for the implementation of the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program to the Governor and the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly by October 30, 1999.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate or graduate study leading to practice as a dentist that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from:        (1)    A college or university, government, or commercial source; or        (2)    An organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.    (c)    “Program” means the Maryland Dent-Care Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2402 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is a program of higher education loan assistance grants to dentists in the State, known as the Maryland Dent-Care Program.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to increase access to oral health services for underserved Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients by increasing the number of dentists who treat that population.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2403 - Office; Duties of Department

    (a)    The Office shall administer the Program with the assistance of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Oral Health.    (b)    The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Oral Health shall:        (1)    Recruit dentists to participate in the Program;        (2)    Determine if the private practice or clinical setting in which an applicant will practice is located near or readily accessible to underserved Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients and if the applicant qualifies for the Program;        (3)    Determine if each participant meets the Program requirements and serves the required number of Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients; and        (4)    Notify the Office of any findings made in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2404 - Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant

    Each applicant for a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant under this subtitle shall:         (1)    Be licensed to practice in Maryland by the State Board of Dental Examiners;        (2)    Demonstrate financial need;        (3)    Be employed full time as a dentist;        (4)    Agree that at least 30% of the patients treated by the dentist each year for a 3-year period in a private practice or clinical setting will be Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients; and        (5)    Meet any other criteria established by the Office.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2405 - Numbers of Grants; Amount

    (a)    The Office, on notification by the Maryland Department of Health, may award Higher Education Loan Assistance Grants.    (b)    The Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall adopt regulations to determine:        (1)    The maximum number of participants in the Program each year;        (2)    The maximum number of total participants in the Program; and        (3)    The minimum and maximum amount of a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant awarded under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2406 - Duration of Grant

    Each recipient of a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant under this subtitle may hold the grant for up to 3 years if the recipient:         (1)    Continues to be employed full time as a dentist; and        (2)    Continues to treat Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients as at least 30% of all patients treated by the dentist in a private practice or clinical setting authorized under the Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2407 - Rules and Regulations

    The Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations on repayment of funds if the participant fails to comply with the requirements of the Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 24 - Maryland Dent-Care Program|Section 18-2408 - Funding

    Funds for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2501 - Establishment of Program

    There is a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program in the State under which scholarships are awarded under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2502 - Use of Award at 4-Year Private or Public Institution

    A 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awarded under this subtitle may be used only at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2503 - Qualifications

    To qualify for a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship, an applicant shall:        (1)    Be a resident of the State;        (2)    Be a student at a community college in the State;        (3)    Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while a student at a community college in the State;        (4)    Have earned an associate’s degree from a community college in the State by the end of the semester in which the applicant plans to transfer;        (5)    Be accepted for admission in a degree program at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State;        (6)    Intend to enroll in a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State in order to complete a bachelor’s degree program;        (7)    On or after the fall semester of 2014, enroll as a full–time student in a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State by the fall semester following completion of the associate’s degree;        (8)    In the case of an individual who is required to register with the Selective Service System, have complied with the registration requirement;        (9)    Have completed the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);        (10)    Have demonstrated financial need, defined as a federally calculated expected family contribution (EFC) of $10,000 or less as reported on the student’s FAFSA; and        (11)    Accept any other conditions or satisfy any additional criteria that the Commission or the Office may establish.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2504 - Annual Amount; Use for Tuition and Fees; Requirements for Continuing Eligibility

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual amount of the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awarded under this subtitle shall be $1,000.        (2)    For a student who enrolls in a science, teaching, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or nursing program at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State, the annual amount of the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awarded under this subtitle shall be $2,000.    (b)    A 2+2 Transfer Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees for 3 years of study, or six semesters of study, whichever is longer.    (c)    To retain a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship, the recipient shall:        (1)    Remain a resident of the State;        (2)    Continue to be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree program at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State;        (3)    Maintain a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year the individual is enrolled at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State or provide evidence satisfactory to the Office of extenuating circumstances; and        (4)    Maintain the standards of the eligible institution that the individual attends.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2505 - Recipient List Provided to General Assembly

    On or before July 1 of each year, the Office shall send to each member of the Maryland General Assembly a list of individuals in each legislative district to whom 2+2 Transfer Scholarships are awarded.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2506 - Publicity

    The Office shall publicize the availability of 2+2 Transfer Scholarships under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-2507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 25 - Hope for Nontraditional Students -- 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program|Section 18-2507 - Funding

    (a)    Funding for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget.    (b)    If the State budget does not include at least $2,000,000 for the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program in any fiscal year, funds shall be transferred from the Need–based Student Financial Assistance Fund, established under § 18–107 of this title, in an amount that provides a total of at least $2,000,000 to make awards under the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program each year.