The following are eligible institutions: A Maryland college or university; A private career school approved to operate in Maryland by the Maryland Higher Education Commission; An out-of-State institution that makes special provisions for a hearing-impaired student if comparable special provisions are not available to that student at a Maryland institution; and An out-of-State institution if: The out-of-State institution offers a program that is not offered at an institution in Maryland; The applicant: Submits a written request to the Director of the Office of Student Financial Assistance requesting that the out-of-State institution be deemed an eligible institution; The applicant identifies their major as one not offered at an institution in the State; The applicant attaches a copy of the relevant section of the out-of-State institution’s catalog; and The applicant provides the their full name, address, Social Security number, and State legislative district; and The Director of the Office of Student Financial Assistance approves the applicant’s request. The Director shall notify the applicant of a decision made under §A(4)(c) of this regulation within 45 days of receipt of the applicant’s request.