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MD. Education Code Ann. §  17-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 17 - Financial Aid to Institutions of Higher Education|Subtitle 3 - Private Donation Incentive Program|Section 17-306 - Regulations; Annual Report

    The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall:         (1)    Adopt regulations necessary for the administration of this subtitle; and        (2)    Submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual report summarizing the total amount of funds pledged by eligible private donors and total amount of funds raised.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (c)    “Office” means the Office of Student Financial Assistance.    (d)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Higher Education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-102 - Application of Subtitle

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of this subtitle apply to any scholarship, grant, loan, or other student financial assistance awarded by the Office.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-103 - Eligible Institutions

    Except as otherwise provided in Subtitles 3, 4, 5, and 12 of this title, a scholarship, grant, loan, or other student financial assistance awarded by the Office may be used only at a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in this State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-104 - Control of Institution Not Affected; Religious Discrimination

    (a)    This title does not affect the power of any institution over:        (1)    Its operation or curriculum;        (2)    Its standards of scholarship for admission or attendance;        (3)    Examinations and grades;        (4)    Adoption and enforcement of rules and regulations; and        (5)    The disciplining of students.    (b)    The recipient of a scholarship may not be:        (1)    Denied admission to any institution because of religion; or        (2)    Required to take sectarian religious courses to qualify for a degree.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-105 - Disclosure of Grades of Scholarship Students to Sponsors

    If requested by the donor or sponsor, any public institution of higher education shall report the academic grades of the recipient of a scholarship to the donor or sponsor at the end of each semester.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-106 - Refund Where Recipient Withdraws

    (a)    If, during an academic year, a student who is receiving any student financial assistance award withdraws from the institution at which the award is used or otherwise fails to remain eligible for the award, the institution shall make a pro rata refund to the Office or other donor on the same terms that it makes refunds to students.    (b)    Any refund may be reawarded on an interim basis under this title until the end of the academic year. Any requirement of an examination is waived for the recipient of an interim award.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-107 - Source of Funds; Unused Funds; Need-Based Student Financial Assistance Fund

    (a)    (1)    Each year, money for each student financial assistance program administered by the Office shall be included in the State budget.        (2)    Each year, the Governor shall include in the State budget at least 80 percent of the funds appropriated in the prior fiscal year for need–based programs as provided in §§ 18–301, 18–706(f), 18–1401, 18–1501, and 18–2601 of this title.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, money appropriated under this title that is not used by the end of the fiscal year shall be deposited in the Need–based Student Financial Assistance Fund.    (c)    (1)    In this subsection, “Fund” means the Need–based Student Financial Assistance Fund.        (2)    There is a Need–based Student Financial Assistance Fund.        (3)    The purpose of the Fund is to allow money appropriated for student financial assistance programs that is not used in a fiscal year to be retained for need–based awards in future fiscal years.        (4)    The Commission shall administer the Fund.        (5)    (i)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.            (ii)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.        (6)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    Money distributed to the Fund under subsection (b) of this section; and            (ii)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.        (7)    (i)    The Fund may be used only for making need–based financial assistance awards to students as provided in §§ 18–301, 18–601, 18–604, 18–706(f), 18–1401, 18–14A–01, 18–1501, 18–2507, and 18–2601 of this title.            (ii)    The Fund may not be used for administrative expenses.        (8)    (i)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.            (ii)    Any investment earnings on the funds in the account shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.        (9)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-108 - Disability of Infancy Removed for Recipients of Scholarships

    Any college student or other individual, who is under 18 years old and is eligible for or is receiving benefits from any State scholarship, loan, tuition grant, remission of fixed charges, fellowship, federal or State student loan program, or any other student financial assistance:        (1)    May execute notes, contracts, or agreements necessary to obtain these benefits in the same manner and with the same effect as though he were 18 years old; and        (2)    May not assert the disability of infancy as a defense in any action brought against him with respect to these benefits.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-110 - Nonresidents Enrolled in Courses or Programs Leading to Licensure as Licensed Registered or Practical Nurse

    (a)    Any student attending a public institution of higher education who is not a resident of this State and who is enrolled in an education course or program leading to an occupation as a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall pay only the tuition fees and other mandatory fees payable by a resident of this State if the student furnishes a promissory note to this State, with security satisfactory to the Commission, that, on completion of the education course or program, the student will work in this State for at least 4 years as a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse in a hospital or related institution, as defined in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary of Health may determine if there is a shortage of licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.        (2)    Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, if the Secretary determines that there is no shortage of licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, the nonresident student tuition reduction program established under this section may not be applied to any courses or programs required for that particular occupation.        (3)    Paragraph (2) of this subsection applies only to students who enroll in a course of study leading to that occupation subsequent to the determination made under paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (4)    Paragraph (2) of this subsection may not affect any student who is participating in the nonresident tuition reduction program prior to the determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-111 - Pledge to Remain Drug Free

    As a condition of receiving student financial assistance awarded by the Office, each recipient shall sign a statement pledging to remain drug free. The Commission shall determine the contents of the drug free statement.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-112 - Repayment Obligations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, repayment obligations incurred by recipients of student financial assistance administered by the Office shall be calculated at an interest rate equal to and matching the interest rate established by the United States Department of Education for the Federal Stafford Loan on the first day of July of each year, with interest not accruing prior to notification to the Commission of a recipient’s graduation or termination from an institution of higher education.    (b)    A recipient shall commence repayment obligations upon graduation or termination from an institution of higher education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-113 - Multiple Scholarships and Grants

    (a)    A student may receive one or more awards of student financial assistance administered by the Office if:        (1)    Eligibility requirements are met for each type of student financial assistance received; and        (2)    The total of all student financial assistance received does not exceed:            (i)    The student’s total cost of education as certified by the institution the student is attending; and            (ii)    The equivalent annual expenses of a full–time resident undergraduate at the 4–year public institution of higher education within the University System of Maryland, other than the University of Maryland Global Campus and University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, with the highest annual expenses for a full–time resident undergraduate.    (b)    A student who receives multiple awards of student financial assistance that have a service obligation requirement:        (1)    Must fulfill the terms of each service obligation; and        (2)    May not fulfill the service obligations concurrently.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 18-114 - Development of Application for Digital Devices

    The Commission and the Department shall work collaboratively to develop an application for use on digital devices that provides:        (1)    Information about State financial aid programs;        (2)    Calendar notifications for dates and deadlines associated with applying for financial aid; and        (3)    Any other information the Commission and the Department determine to be necessary or helpful to parents and students regarding financial aid in the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 2 - Office of Student Financial Assistance|Section 18-201 - Established

    There is an Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Commission.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 2 - Office of Student Financial Assistance|Section 18-202 - Executive Director

    (a)    The head of the Office is the Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary.    (b)    Subject to the general policies of the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the general supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director exercises the powers and performs the duties under this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 2 - Office of Student Financial Assistance|Section 18-203 - Employees; Commission and Office to Share Resources and Coordinate Activities

    (a)    The Office may employ the additional staff necessary to carry out its functions as provided in the State budget.    (b)    Each employee of the Office is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.    (c)    In conducting their operations, the Commission and Office shall share resources and coordinate their activities in order to enhance the efficient utilization of resources in the performance of their functions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 2 - Office of Student Financial Assistance|Section 18-204 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, the Office has the powers and duties set forth in this section.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Office shall:        (1)    Administer student financial assistance programs;        (2)    Issue and disseminate public information about student financial assistance;        (3)    Regulate the form and submission of applications for student financial assistance under this title; and        (4)    Conduct conferences and interviews with applicants to evaluate their eligibility.    (c)    (1)    The Office may adopt any rule or regulation necessary to carry out its powers and duties.        (2)    The rules and regulations adopted by the Office under paragraph (1) of this subsection may include provisions for:            (i)    The performance of a service obligation for a program that as a condition of award requires a recipient of student financial assistance to perform a service obligation;            (ii)    The repayment of student financial assistance funds received should a recipient fail to perform a service obligation; and            (iii)    Waiver and deferment of a service obligation or repayment in circumstances determined by the Commission.    (d)    The Office:        (1)    Shall administer any federal program of scholarships or grants to students or institutions except for the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship which shall be administered by the Maryland State Department of Education; and        (2)    May do anything necessary to comply with any federal law relating to these scholarships or grants.    (e)    The Office shall:        (1)    Arrange for the competitive examination required of applicants for certain scholarships; and        (2)    Send the results of the examination to the appropriate institutions and to the person who awards the scholarship.    (f)    The Office shall:        (1)    Analyze under uniform standards the financial need of each applicant for a scholarship for which financial need is a consideration; and        (2)    Send its analysis to the appropriate institution and the person who awards the scholarship.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 2 - Office of Student Financial Assistance|Section 18-205 - Deferment From Service Obligation

    Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the Commission, the Office shall grant a deferment from the service obligation component of student financial assistance awarded under this title to:        (1)    An individual who has been assigned military duty outside of the State; or        (2)    The spouse of an individual who has been assigned military duty outside of the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 3 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program|Section 18-301 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards Established

    (a)    There is a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards in this State that are awarded under this subtitle.    (b)    The Program shall consist of the following types of awards:        (1)    Guaranteed Access Grants that are awarded to the neediest students to ensure that 100 percent of educational costs, as defined by regulations adopted by the Commission, are paid; and        (2)    Educational Assistance Grants that are awarded to low and moderate income students to assist in paying educational costs, as defined by regulations adopted by the Commission.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 3 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program|Section 18-302 - Publicity

    The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall publicize the availability of Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-303.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 3 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program|Section 18-303.2 - Eligibility for Award

    Notwithstanding § 18–303(a)(2) of this subtitle, an individual is eligible for an award under this subtitle if the individual is eligible for in–State tuition under this article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-303.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 3 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program|Section 18-303.3 - Verification for and Administration of Guaranteed Access Grant

    (a)    A public institution of higher education in the State, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education that is eligible for State aid under § 17–103 of this article, may verify the eligibility of an applicant for, and on verification of the eligibility administer, a Guaranteed Access Grant in accordance with this section.    (b)    An institution may verify:        (1)    The eligibility of an applicant who:            (i)    Is identified by the Office as potentially eligible for a Guaranteed Access Grant under § 18–303 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Applies for admission to the institution; or        (2)    The renewal eligibility of a student who:            (i)    Received a Guaranteed Access Grant under § 18–303 of this subtitle in the prior award year; and            (ii)    Is an admitted student at the institution in the current award year.    (c)    An institution shall:        (1)    Verify that an applicant qualifies for a Guaranteed Access Grant under the requirements of § 18–303 of this subtitle;        (2)    Evaluate the applicant’s income eligibility criteria using federal V1 standard verification and in accordance with the income eligibility criteria established by the Office;        (3)    Maintain records used by the institution to determine the eligibility of applicants for a period of 5 years after the end date of the award year associated with the student’s last award; and        (4)    Provide the Commission with an audit, in accordance with rules adopted by the Commission, to show that awards verified and administered under this section have been made properly.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a verification obtained by an applicant under subsection (b) of this section may be used at any eligible institution described under § 18–305 of this subtitle.        (2)    The amount of the Guaranteed Access Grant awarded to an applicant may be adjusted in accordance with the cost of attendance at the institution at which the applicant uses the award.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  18-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance|Subtitle 3 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program|Section 18-305 - Use of Award

    (a)    A Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used:        (1)    At a degree granting institution of higher education, an eligible institution with an associate degree program that provides transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program, or a hospital diploma school for training registered nurses if the curriculum is approved by the Commission; and        (2)    For educational expenses as defined by the Commission, including:            (i)    Tuition and fees; and            (ii)    Room and board.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used at a school in another state if:        (1)    There is a reciprocal agreement as provided in § 18–308 of this subtitle; and        (2)    The school meets requirements of subsection (a)(1) of this section.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used at a degree granting institution of higher education that is not in the State if:        (1)    The applicant is a deaf or hearing impaired student attending an institution of higher education that makes special provisions for deaf and hearing impaired students; and        (2)    Comparable special provisions are not available to the student at an institution of higher education in the State.    (d)    The Office may not award more than 10% of the funds available for each of the types of grants awarded under this subtitle for use by students attending schools in another state and the District of Columbia.