# Education (GED)

## Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

### Subtitle 30. Maryland Technology Internship Program

#### Section 18-3005

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.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)