§ 18–1401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-1401 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 14. Part-Time Grant Program
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(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.