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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.05 - Selection Process

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Office of Oral Health (OOH) shall appoint a Review Panel, which includes dentists who have experience treating Medicaid and low-income patients, to assist in the annual selection of Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) recipients.
B. The Review Panel shall be responsible for reviewing the eligible applicants and recommending to OOH which applicants should receive an award.
C. The OOH shall make the final selection of MDC-LARP recipients.
D. The Review Panel may consider the following criteria in making its recommendations to OOH:
(1) The dental health care needs of the geographic area where the dental practice is located;
(2) The professional competence and conduct of applicants;
(3) The applicant's willingness to serve the 3-year requirement;
(4) The applicant's personal or professional background and whether it demonstrates an understanding of the dental needs that exist in shortage areas or in underserved populations; and
(5) Additional criteria as determined by OOH to accommodate the goals of the MDC-LARP program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.06 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program Awards

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The total number of awards made each year shall be determined on an annual basis by the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and shall be based on the amount of funds available.
B. The award amount for new Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) awards shall be determined on an annual basis by OSFA and DHMH, and shall be based on the available annual funding, the number of selected recipients, a recipient's total indebtedness from eligible higher education loans at the time of application, and the number of years the recipient agrees to serve in the program.
C. An award shall be for a minimum of $10,000 per year and up to a maximum of $30,000 per year.
D. An MDC-LARP award may not exceed the MDC-LARP recipient's total indebtedness from eligible higher education loans.
E. OSFA shall issue checks to selected MDC-LARP recipients within 60 days of completing their service year. A service year is the 365-day period commencing on the date of the first day the MDC-LARP recipient begins to fulfill the service obligation at an eligible practice site. Unless the MDC-LARP recipient does not fulfill the service obligation as scheduled, subsequent service years for that MDC-LARP recipient begin and end on the same dates as the first service year. The amount of the check shall equal the loan repayment amount specified for the service year in the contract between the MDC-LARP recipient and the Commission.
F. A loan repayment check shall be made co-payable to the MDC-LARP recipient and the holder of the MDC-LARP recipient's eligible higher education loans. The MDC-LARP recipient shall endorse and forward the check to the loan holder.
G. An MDC-LARP recipient shall notify OSFA if there is a change in the holder of a loan.
H. An MDC-LARP recipient may receive renewal awards for up to a maximum of 3 years if the recipient continues to meet the eligibility criteria and have outstanding eligible higher education loans, depending on available funding. Individuals applying for an award renewal are neither given preference nor guaranteed renewal.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.07 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program Recipient Obligations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The recipient of an Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) award shall furnish the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) with written acceptance of the award and sign a promissory note that stipulates the:
(1) Obligations of an MDC-LARP recipient;
(2) Number of years to which the MDC-LARP recipient commits;
(3) Total and annual amounts of the MDC-LARP award;
(4) Penalties for breaching the promissory note;
(5) Circumstances under which the obligation may be deferred, canceled, suspended, or waived; and
(6) Other terms OSFA deems necessary.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.08 - Verification

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A. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) shall require annual verification that a Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) recipient is fulfilling their award obligations.
B. Prior to issuing an MDC-LARP recipient's check for the first year of service, OSFA shall receive notice from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Oral Health (DHMH) that confirms that the MDC-LARP recipient is providing appropriate service at that site. Prior to issuing a check for a subsequent year of service, OSFA shall receive confirmation from DHMH that the MDC-LARP recipient provided services in the previous year and continues to practice at an eligible practice site.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.09 - Breach of a Recipient's Obligations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) recipient breaches the recipient's obligations if:
(1) They do not begin their service obligation at an eligible practice site within 3 months of the close of the fiscal year in which the promissory note is executed; or
(2) The MDC-LARP recipient separates from the eligible practice site prior to fulfilling the service obligation and does not move to a site that complies with the program requirements.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.10 - Deferment, Cancellation, Suspension, and Waiver of Obligation

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A. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) may consider deferment, cancellation, suspension, or waiver of the obligation as provided in this regulation.
B. OSFA may consider deferment for:
(1) Military service for a period not to exceed 3 years;
(2) Extended illness verified by a physician;
(3) Extenuating family circumstances to be decided on a case-by-case basis; and
(4) Maternity/paternity leave not to exceed 6 months.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.09 - Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program › Section 13B.08.09.11 - Responsibilities of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Oral Health

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Oral Health shall be responsible for:
A. Promoting and recruiting the Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP) program in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA);
B. Certifying eligible practice sites;
C . Selecting eligible applicants;
D. Notifying OSFA of selected eligible applicants;
E. Confirming that MDC-LARP recipients are fulfilling their requirements;
F. Appointing an individual to serve on the Review Panel; and
G. Nominating individuals to serve on the Review Panel.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of the Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards is to provide need-based financial assistance to students in accordance with Education Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.02 - Definitions

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A. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Academic year" means the fall, spring, and summer semesters and any semester shorter in length than the term of a regular semester.
(2) "Commission" means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(3) "Educational Assistance Grant" or "EA Grant" means the Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Educational Assistance Grant.
(4) "Educational Excellence Award" or "EEA" means the Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards, which consists of Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Guaranteed Access Grants and Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Educational Assistance Grants.
(5) "Eligible for in-State tuition " means an individual:
(a) Determined by a public institution of higher education to qualify for in-State tuition under the institution's policies and Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(b) Determined by a nonpublic institution of higher education within the State to meet the criteria for in-State tuition under Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(6) "Eligible institution" means an institution of higher education within the State.
(7) "FAFSA " means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
(8) Full-Time Student.
(a) "Full-time student" means a student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, or the equivalent of 12 credit hours, as determined by OSFA:
(i) In a regular undergraduate program leading to a degree or diploma from an eligible institution; or
(ii) In a 2-year associate degree program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit to an accredited baccalaureate program at an eligible institution.
(b) A semester hour or equivalent that does not lead towards a degree or diploma in a student's educational program shall not be counted for purposes of determining whether the student is full-time.
(9) "GED" means a high school diploma by examination under Labor and Employment Article, §
										11-808 Annotated Code of Maryland.
(10) "Guaranteed Access Grant" or "GA Grant" means the Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Guaranteed Access Grant.
(11) "Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA)" means the financial aid application form prescribed by the Office for individuals who are eligible for in-State tuition and ineligible to complete the FAFSA.
(12) "OSFA" or "Office" means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Commission.
(13) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education for the State.
(14) Successfully Completed Course.
(a) "Successfully completed course" means a course in which a student received any grade higher than an "F" regardless of any school or program policy.
(b) "Successfully completed course" does not include a course that is retaken by a student more than once.
(15) "Title IV" means Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.03 - Eligibility

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A. To be eligible for financial assistance under the Educational Excellence Award program, an applicant shall:
(1) Be a Maryland resident or be eligible for in-State tuition;
(2) Annually file the FAFSA or MSFAA by March 1;
(3) Be accepted for admission, or enrolled as a full-time student, in a regular undergraduate program leading to a degree or diploma at an eligible institution, or be enrolled full-time in a 2-year associate degree program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit to an accredited baccalaureate program at an eligible institution;
(4) Demonstrate financial need based upon the formula set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter;
(5) Agree to provide, by the deadline established by OSFA, any supplemental information or documentation requested by OSFA or an institution for the purpose of administering or verifying eligibility for the EEA; and
(6) If requested, sign an authorization for the release of information to OSFA or an institution for the purpose of administering or verifying eligibility for the EEA.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.04 - Award Amounts and Credit Completion Requirements

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A. Educational Excellence Award program award amounts shall be determined by OSFA in accordance with this regulation and Regulation .06 of this chapter.
B. Educational Assistance Grant Award Amounts.
(1) Educational Assistance Grant award amounts shall range between $400 and $3,000 and be awarded in $100 increments.
(2) The amount of an Educational Assistance Grant made to a student in the student's first 2 academic years of enrollment may not be less than $400 or more than $3,000.
(3) If the student enrolled in an eligible institution on or after August 31, 2015, and has received the EA Grant for at least 2 years, then beginning with the 2018-2019 award year, and in each academic award year thereafter, the student shall successfully complete:
(a) At least 30 credits in the prior academic year, in order for the EA award amount to not be less than $400 or more than $3,000; or
(b) At least 24 but fewer than 30 credits in the prior academic year, in order for the EA award amount to be equal to the amount the student would have otherwise received under §B(3)(a) of this regulation multiplied by the ratio of the number of credits successfully completed divided by 30.
(4) If the student's prorated award amount under §B(3)(b) of this regulation is less than $400, the student shall not be awarded an Educational Assistance Grant.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.05 - Use of Award Out-of-State

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A. A Guaranteed Access Grant or Educational Assistance Grant may be used at an institution of higher education in another state or the District of Columbia only if:
(1)
(a) The attendance is pursuant to a reciprocal agreement for applicants that are deaf or hearing impaired at an institution of higher education that makes special provisions for deaf and hearing impaired students;
(b) Comparable special provisions are not available at an in-State institution of higher education; and
(c) The institution is accredited by accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.06 - Financial Need Calculation and Award Formulas

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A. Determination of Financial Need.
(1) The Office shall calculate an applicant's adjusted financial need using the following formula:
Adjusted Financial Need = Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution Plus/Minus Regional Cost of Living Adjustment
- Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant or Economic Development Student Assistance Grant
- Estimated Pell Grant.
(2) The Expected Family Contribution shall be determined using the same methodology used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine expected family contribution for purposes of federal student aid.
(3) The Regional Cost of Living Adjustment shall be determined annually by the Secretary.
(4) Cost of Attendance shall be calculated as follows:
(a) For a student living with parents, tuition and mandatory fees plus an allowance established by OSFA, with a minimum value of $3,200;
(b) For a student living off-campus, tuition and mandatory fees plus an allowance established by OSFA, with a minimum value of $5,100; and
(c) For a student living on-campus, tuition and mandatory fees, room and board, plus an allowance established by OSFA, with a minimum value of $900.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.07 - Awarding Priorities and Distribution of Funds

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A. On an annual basis, the Secretary shall establish awarding priorities for making awards under the Educational Excellence Awards Program.
B. The awarding priorities shall be based upon projections using the estimated funding level for the program, and shall take into consideration funds necessary to award Guaranteed Access Grants at 100 percent of need, with the remainder of the funds being awarded as Educational Assistance Grants.
C. As its first awarding priority, and subject to the requirements of Education Article, §§
									18-304 and  18-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Office shall strive to award recipients at the percent of need and maximum award established for the prior award year, adjusting for tuition and fee increases.
D. As its second awarding priority, and subject to the requirements of Education Article, §§
									18-304 and  18-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Office shall strive to maintain the overall number of awards in the EEA program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.08 - Selection of Recipients

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A. An applicant for the GA Grant who files the FAFSA or MSFAA after March 1 may not be considered for an award.
B. A renewal applicant for the GA Grant shall meet all the requirements set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter to be considered for a renewal award.
C. GA Grant applicants who have completed the FAFSA or MSFAA by March 1 shall be selected for the award in the following priority:
(1) Renewal applicants who submit all supplemental information or documentation requested by OSFA or an institution by April 1;
(2) Initial applicants who submit all supplemental information requested by OSFA or an institution by April 1; and
(3) Renewal and initial applicants and initial applicants who submit all supplemental information requested by OSFA or an institution after April 1 but no later than May 15.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.09 - Award Notification and Acceptance

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A. Recipients shall be notified by OSFA through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) of the awards.
B. An initial EA or GA Grant recipient shall log on to MDCAPS in order to accept an award, except that, in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Director of OSFA, a student may accept an award by providing written acceptance to the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.10 - Award Renewal and Continuation

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A. An Educational Assistance Grant may be renewed if the recipient:
(1) Files a FAFSA or MSFAA by March 1;
(2) Demonstrates financial need;
(3) Is enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible institution or community college;
(4) At the end of the student's second academic year and thereafter of receiving the grant, completed at least 24 credits in the prior academic year;
(5) Is making satisfactory progress according to institutional standards in compliance with federal Title IV program regulations; and
(6) Is a resident of the State or eligible for in-State tuition, as verified by the institution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.11 - Award Cancellation or Adjustment

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A. An award shall be canceled if:
(1) A recipient of an FA Grant or GA Grant fails to accept the award within the time specified in the award notification to the recipient;
(2) A recipient of an FA Grant or GA Grant fails to satisfy all verification requirements;
(3) A recipient of a GA Grant fails to submit all requested supplemental information or documentation to OSFA or an institution by the deadline established by OSFA;
(4) An institution reports on the billing roster that the recipient is:
(a) Not enrolled at that institution in a regular program;
(b) Not enrolled as a full-time student;
(c) Not meeting the required number of successfully completed credits under Regulation .04 of this chapter;
(d) Not making satisfactory academic progress;
(e) Not a resident of the State or not eligible for in-State tuition; or
(f) In default of a Title TV loan or owes a refund of Title TV assistance; or
(5) An institution reports on the credit roster that the recipient is not meeting the required number of successfully completed credits under Regulation .04 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.12 - Payment of Awards

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A. OSFA shall make an award payment to the institution for each semester that the eligible recipient is granted the award.
B. The institution shall certify to OSFA all recipients, on a semester basis, on or before:
(1) December 15, for the fall semester; and
(2) May 15, for the spring semester.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.14 - Late Awards

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A. OSFA shall consider students for late GA and EA Grants if funds become available after initial awards have been made.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, consideration for a late award shall be given in the following descending order to students who:
(1) Were previously awarded and have requested reinstatement of a canceled award;
(2) Applied on time and filed an appeal based on changes in financial circumstances;
(3) Applied on time and were eligible for an award but were notfunded;
(4) Were late in applying, appealed for consideration, and were placed on the waiting list; and
(5) Applied after the deadline.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.15 - Appeals of Eligibility Decisions

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A. An EA or GA Grant applicant or recipient may appeal an award eligibility decision, and OSFA may grant or deny an appeal of eligibility, pursuant to this regulation.
B. Appeals of Full-time Status.
(1) The applicant or recipient may appeal a determination that the applicant or recipient is not enrolled full-time.
(2) To be considered full-time, the actual time spent in the classroom, lab, supervised activity, or clinic shall equal at least 180 clock hours in a regular semester.
(3) An applicant or recipient enrolled for at least 6 credit hours, but fewer than 12 credit hours, may appeal on the basis that the individual is participating in a specific course or activity (such as an internship or a practicum) that is required by the institution to complete the academic program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.16 - Documentation Required for a Dependency Override

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A. An institution that overrides a dependency determination for an EA applicant shall submit to OSFA for final award determination:
(1) Updated Institutional Student Information Record data for the student; and
(2) A Certification of Independent Status Form for the student.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.10 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program › Section 13B.08.10.17 - Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Campus-Based Awards

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A. The Commission shall allocate funds to institutions of higher education to make awards to students who applied for Educational Excellence Awards after the March 1 deadline or who have other extenuating circumstances.
B. Funds shall be awarded to institutions based upon the proportion of full-time Pell Grant eligible Maryland residents enrolled at the institution.
C. Funds shall be awarded by institutions to students who meet the eligibility criteria for EA Grant awards in Regulation .03A of this chapter but who did not apply by the March 1 deadline or who have other extenuating circumstances. These students may be eligible for a Pell Grant.
D. Awards shall be made in the amounts and the manner described in this chapter, including the same minimum amount ($400), maximum amount (established annually), required percent of need (established annually), and requirement of rounding awards to the nearest $100 increment.
E. The amount of a Campus Based Educational Assistance Grant shall be determined in accordance with this chapter, including but not limited to Regulation . 04 of this chapter.
F. An institution may not award a Delegate Howard P. Rowlings Campus-Based Educational Assistance Grant to a recipient of a Guaranteed Access or Educational Assistance Grant awarded by OSFA.
G. Each institution of higher education that participates in the Campus-based Educational Assistance Grant program shall submit to OSFA:
(1) By October 15, a report of all initial awards for the academic year that includes for each award the:
(a) Student's name;
(b) Student's Social Security number, if required by the office;
(c) Institutional cost of attendance;
(d) Expected Family Contribution;
(e) Amount of Pell Grant disbursed;
(f) Amount of Campus-based EA Grant awarded;
(g) Pell I.D. and transaction number from the Institutional Student Information Report used for awarding; and
(h) Number of credits the student successfully completed for students enrolled in their second academic year and thereafter;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.01 - Program Established

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A. There is a Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program, which is administered by the Office pursuant to Education Article, §
									18-605, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. A purpose of the program is to further the State's compelling interests in educating diverse student bodies and in achieving diversity in ROTC programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Commission" means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(2) "Director" means the Executive Director of the Office.
(3) "Education expenses" means:
(a) Tuition;
(b) Mandatory fees; and
(c) Costs of room and board.
(4) "Eligible institution" means Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, or University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
(5) "Full-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in:
(a) At least 12 credits per semester in a certificate or undergraduate degree program; or
(b) At least 9 credits per semester in a graduate certificate, graduate degree, or doctoral degree program.
(6) "Minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs":
(a) Means a student designated by the institution, based upon the institution's holistic review of the applicant, as a student who contributes to diversity within ROTC programs; and
(b) May include a student of any race, ethnicity, disability, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or geographic representation.
(7) "Office" means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(8) "Part-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in:
(a) At least 6 credits but fewer than 12 credits per semester in a certificate or undergraduate degree program; or
(b) At least 6 credits but fewer than 9 credits per semester in a graduate certificate, graduate degree, or doctoral degree program.
(9) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education.
(10) "Scholarship" means a Richard W. Collins III Scholarship under this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.03 - Student Eligibility

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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) Is enrolled full-time or part-time at an eligible institution;
(2) Is a member of a ROTC program;
(3) Has been identified by the institution as a minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) programs;
(4) Has been determined to be eligible for in-State tuition by the institution; and
(5) Timely files an application and any required supporting documentation with the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.04 - Application Process

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A. A student shall apply annually to the Office to be eligible for a scholarship.
B. Form of Application.
(1) An applicant shall apply and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 15.
(2) If the applicant is ineligible to submit a FAFSA, but qualifies for in-State tuition under Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, the applicant shall submit a Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) in lieu of the FAFSA.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.05 - Scholarship Renewal

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A. Subject to Regulation .06 of this chapter, an applicant shall be eligible to renew a scholarship for a subsequent year if the applicant:
(1) Timely submits an application under Regulation .04 of this chapter;
(2) Continues to meet the requirements of Regulation .03 of this chapter; and
(3) Continues to maintain satisfactory academic progress standards as defined by the institution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.06 - Amount of Scholarship

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A. An annual scholarship award shall be in the amount prescribed by the Director, which may not exceed the recipient's education expenses.
B. The minimum scholarship award amount may not be less than $500 per semester and $1,000 for the academic year.
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A. Priority of Scholarship Awards. The Office shall:
(1) Give priority to awarding scholarships to applicants with the greatest financial need;
(2) Award at least 25 percent of its total annual scholarship budget to students at Bowie State University; and
(3) Award the remaining amount of its total annual scholarship budget to students at other eligible institutions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.08 - Award Notification and Acceptance

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A. Recipients shall be notified by the Office through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) of the awards.
B. A recipient shall log on to MDCAPS in order to accept an award, except that, in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Director, a student may accept an award by providing written acceptance to the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.11 - Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.11.09 - Payment of Awards

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A. The Office shall make an award payment to the institution for each semester that the eligible recipient is granted the award.
B. The institution shall certify to the Office, and request payment for all recipients, on a semester basis, on or before:
(1) December 15, for the fall semester; and
(2) May 15, for the spring semester.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.01 - Program Established

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A. There is a Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program, which is administered by the Office pursuant to Education Article, §
									18-604, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Program may be referred to as the Senator Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program.
C. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to attend a Maryland institution of higher education for United States armed forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts and their families.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Commission" means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(2) "Director" means the Director of the Office.
(3) "Educational expenses" means:
(a) Tuition and mandatory fees; and
(b) Costs of room and board.
(4) "Eligible institution" means:
(1) A community college in the State;
(2) A public senior higher education institution in the State; or
(3) A private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that:
(a) Is approved to operate by the Commission under Education Article, §
												11-202, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(b) May operate without a Certificate of Approval from the Commission under Education Article, §
												11-202.1(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(5) Extenuating Circumstances.
(a) "Extenuating circumstances" means the occurrence of an extraordinary event or condition that prevents a recipient from fulfilling a scholarship requirement.
(b) "Extenuating circumstances" may include, but is not limited to:
(i) Disability or serious illness or injury of the student;
(ii) Pregnancy or adoption of a child;
(iii) Fulfillment of military service;
(iv) Extreme financial hardship of the student or the student's immediate family; or
(v) Serious illness or injury or death of an immediate family member.
(6) "Family member" means son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse.
(7) "Full-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in at least 12 credits per semester in an undergraduate program.
(8) "Office" means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(9) "Part-time" means enrollment at an eligible institution in at least 6, but fewer than 12, credits per semester in an undergraduate degree program.
(10) "Scholarship" means a Senator Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship under this chapter.
(11) "Veteran" has the meaning stated in State Government Article, §
										9-901, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.03 - Use and Amount of Award

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A. A scholarship may be used for educational expenses at any eligible institution.
B. The annual award may not exceed the amount of 50 percent of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees and room and board of a resident undergraduate at a 4-year public institution of higher education within the University System of Maryland, other than the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with the highest annual expenses for a full-time resident undergraduate.
C. If a recipient of a scholarship receives federal education benefits for which the recipient qualifies as a result of the individual's military service, status as a dependent of a member of the armed forces, or status as a veteran of the armed forces, the amount of the federal education benefits received for the purposes of educational expenses shall be credited against the recipient's educational expenses before the calculation of the scholarship award amount.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.04 - Initial Awards-Eligibility

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A. Subject to the State budget, the Office annually shall determine individuals' initial eligibility to receive a scholarship.
B. An applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the applicant is:
(1) A resident of Maryland;
(2) Accepted for admission or enrolled in an eligible institution in:
(a) An undergraduate degree program; or
(b) A 2-year lower division certificate program in which the coursework is acceptable for transfer credit toward a bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution; and
(3) One of the following:
(a) A veteran or active duty member of the United States armed forces who served in:
(i) Afghanistan or contiguous air space, as defined in federal military regulations, on or after October 24, 2001, and before a terminal date prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense; or
(ii) Iraq or contiguous waters or air space, as defined in federal military regulations, on or after March 19, 2003, and before a terminal date prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense;
(b) A member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces or the Maryland National Guard who was activated as a result of the United States military conflict in:
(i) Afghanistan or contiguous air space, as defined in federal military regulations, on or after October 24, 2001, and before a terminal date prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense; or
(ii) Iraq or contiguous waters or air space, as defined in federal military regulations, on or after March 19, 2003, and before a terminal date prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense; or
(c) The son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse of an individual described in §B(3)(a) or (b) of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.05 - Initial Awards-Application Process

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A. To be considered for an initial scholarship award, an individual shall submit to the Office, no later than March 1:
(1) A complete Senator Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship application form;
(2) All applicable documentation of military service and family relationship described in §§B and C of this regulation; and
(3) Any other documents requested by the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.06 - Renewal Awards

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A. An initial scholarship award under this chapter may be renewed annually for a maximum of:
(1) Four renewal awards, if the student is enrolled full-time; or
(2) Eight renewal awards, if the student is enrolled part-time.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.07 - Recipient Selection, Notification, and Acceptance

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A. If the number of eligible applicants for awards exceeds the amount of funds available, eligible applicants will be selected pursuant to §§B-D of this regulation.
B. Renewal Awards. Priority shall be given to applicants who are renewing an award under Regulation .06 of this chapter.
C. Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Reserve and National Guard Members.
(1) If funds remain after awards are made to students under §B of this regulation, priority shall be given to initial applicants who are eligible for a scholarship under Regulation .04B(3)(a) or (b) of this chapter.
(2) If the number of applicants under this section exceeds the amount of funds available, applicants shall be ranked by application completion date.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.12 - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.12.08 - Certification and Disbursement

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A. Annual awards shall be disbursed in two installments, one per semester.
B. Before disbursing an award, the Office may require an institution to certify, in the form and manner requested by the Office, that a recipient has met certain eligibility requirements for the award.
C. In addition to any certification required under §B of this regulation, before disbursement of a renewal award, an institution shall certify, in the form and manner requested by the Office, that a recipient maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
D. An award will not be disbursed by the Office until all required certification is received.
E. An institution shall provide certification to the Office and request payment for all recipients on a semester basis, no later than:
(1) December 15, for the fall semester; and
(2) May 15, for the spring semester.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.13 - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.13.01 - Purpose

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A. The purpose of the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program is to provide student financial assistance to certain individuals due to their eligible military or public safety service or due to their eligible family or marital relationship to such an individual.
B. The purpose of the Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program is to provide student financial assistance to eligible children and surviving spouses of school employees who, as a victim in an act of violence occurring in the line of duty, either died or sustained an injury that rendered the school employee 100 percent disabled.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.13 - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.13.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
B. "Child" means a son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter.
C. "Conroy-Cryor scholarship " means the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and the Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program administered under this chapter.
D. "Disabled public safety employee " means a State or local public safety employee who sustains an injury in the line of duty that:
(1) Precludes the individual from continuing to serve or be employed as a State or local public safety employee; and
(2) In the case of a volunteer member of a fire department, ambulance, or rescue squad or company, precludes the member from continuing to be employed in the nonpublic safety occupation in which the member was engaged at the time of injury.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION › Subtitle 08 - FINANCIAL AID › Chapter 13B.08.13 - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program › Section 13B.08.13.03 - Eligibility

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To be eligible for a Conroy-Cryor scholarship, an individual shall:
A. Be a resident of Maryland at the time of the application or have been a resident of Maryland when an event described in §C of this regulation occurred;
B. Be accepted for admission or enrolled in:
(1) The regular undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at a Maryland postsecondary institution;
(2) A 2-year terminal certificate program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program in an eligible institution; or
(3) A private career school; and