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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 13B.08.14.06" title_num="13B" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="14" heading="Application Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To be considered for the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program, an applicant shall, no later than July 1:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submit a completed application;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the applicant has completed 12 or more college credits, submit an official transcript from the current or more recent institution of postsecondary education the applicant is attending or has attended;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the applicant has earned less than 12 college level credits, submit:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An official high school transcript; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A copy of their GED examination;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If applying as a nursing major, submit proof of acceptance into a nursing program at the institution; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Submit any additional documentation that may be required by the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) based on the applicant’s major.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each applicant shall agree to provide any information or documentation requested by OSFA for the purpose of administering this program and, if requested, shall sign an authorization for the release of information to OFSA for the purpose of administering this program. An applicant’s failure or refusal to provide requested information or a signed release may result in a determination of ineligibility, revocation of an award, denial of service credit, imposition of repayment obligations, or denial of a deferment or waiver request.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>