§ 18-3005

Maryland § 18-3005

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ged: Education
• Title: 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iv) 1. Have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or a reserve component within 18 months of the date of application;

2. Be a resident of Maryland; and

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

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

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

(4) Meet any other criteria established by UMBC.