§ 18–28A-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-28A-03 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 28A. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Farmers
§ 18–28A-03LinkCopy Citation
The Office, in consultation with the Department, shall adopt regulations to establish:
(1)
The maximum starting income for eligibility in the Program;
(2)
The maximum total income for eligibility in the Program, including any additional sources of income;
(3)
That priority for participation in the Program shall be given to a farmer who:
(i)
Graduated from an institution of higher education in the State in the last 10 years;
(ii)
Is employed as a farmer on a full–time basis; and
(iii)
As determined by the Department in consultation with the Department of the Environment, uses sustainable agricultural techniques and demonstrates environmental stewardship;
(4)
A limit on the total amount of assistance provided by the Office in repaying the higher education loan of a farmer, based on the farmer’s total income and outstanding higher education loan balance;
(5)
A procedure and schedule for the payment of the amount of loan assistance provided by the Office to the farmer; and
(6)
An annual review of the eligibility of each farmer participating in the Program.