1. (1)(i)1. 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

   1. 2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year;

      (ii)1. 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

   2. 2. 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;

      (iii)1. 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

   3. 2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year; or

2. (iv) 1. Have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or a reserve component within 18 months of the date of application;

   1. 2. Be a resident of Maryland; and
   2. 3. Have graduated from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education;
3. (2) Commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester;
4. (3) Attend an orientation session provided or approved by UMBC; and
5. (4) Meet any other criteria established by UMBC.

To qualify for participation in the Program, an individual shall:

Added by Acts 2014, c. 652, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 591, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2025, c. 255, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 256, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.