§ 18–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-305 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 3. Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards Program
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(a)
A Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used:
(1)
At a degree granting institution of higher education, an eligible institution with an associate degree program that provides transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program, or a hospital diploma school for training registered nurses if the curriculum is approved by the Commission; and
(2)
For educational expenses as defined by the Commission, including:
(i)
Tuition and fees; and
(ii)
Room and board.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used at a school in another state if:
(1)
There is a reciprocal agreement as provided in § 18–308 of this subtitle; and
(2)
The school meets requirements of subsection (a)(1) of this section.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used at a degree granting institution of higher education that is not in the State if:
(1)
The applicant is a deaf or hearing impaired student attending an institution of higher education that makes special provisions for deaf and hearing impaired students; and
(2)
Comparable special provisions are not available to the student at an institution of higher education in the State.
(d)
The Office may not award more than 10% of the funds available for each of the types of grants awarded under this subtitle for use by students attending schools in another state and the District of Columbia.