§ 18-1401

(a) In this section, “part–time student” means a student who:

(1) Is enrolled in a degree–granting program at an eligible institution and taking at least 3 but no more than 11 semester hours of courses each semester; or

(2) Is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education.

(b) In cooperation with the institutions of higher education in the State, the Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for undergraduate part–time students.

(c) A recipient of a part–time grant shall:

(1) Except as provided in § 18–1401.1 of this subtitle, be a resident of the State; and

(2) Have demonstrated a definite financial need according to criteria established by the Commission.

(d) For courses completed under the program, a recipient who is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education may not be required to receive credit from a secondary school and an institution of higher education at the same time.