1. A. The Fund shall be used:

   1. (1) In the event of a school closure, to provide a full refund of tuition and fees incurred by a student that have not been reimbursed or discharged;

   2. (2) Subject to §B of this regulation, to provide a refund, as determined by the Secretary, of tuition and fees incurred by a student that have not been reimbursed or discharged, if the school fails to:

      1. (a) Faithfully comply with all agreements and contracts that it makes with a student; or
      2. (b) Comply with any provision of Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
   3. (3) For any other reason directly related to the original purpose of the Fund deemed appropriate by the Secretary.
2. B. Prior to making a claim under §A(2) of this regulation, a student shall follow the complaint process of the school. If the school does not respond within 30 days after its receipt of a complaint, the student may file a claim under Regulation .08 of this chapter.

Authority: Education Article, §§11-105(u), 11-203, and 11-210, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 15, 2018 (45:1 Md. R. 14)

Regulation .05 amended effective November 19, 2018 (45:23 Md. R. 1071)

Regulation .06 amended effective November 19, 2018 (45:23 Md. R. 1071)

Chapter revised effective August 21, 2023 (50:16 Md. R. 727)