# Education (GED)

## Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

### Subtitle 32. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Foster Care Recipients

#### Section 18-3203

(a) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated under subsection (b) of this section, the award amount under the Program shall be equal to the lesser of:

  (1) $5,000; or

  (2) 10% of the eligible individual's total higher education loan debt for each year the individual qualifies for the Program.

(b) The Governor annually shall include an appropriation of $100,000 in the State budget for the Commission to disburse assistance under this subtitle.

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