To qualify for participation in the Program, an individual shall: 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 Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year; 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 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; 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 Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year; or Have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or a reserve component within 18 months of the date of application; Be a resident of Maryland; and Have graduated from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education; Commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester; Attend an orientation session provided or approved by UMBC; and Meet any other criteria established by UMBC.