Section 18-3405 – Funding
(a) Funds for the Program shall be as provided on an annual basis in the county budget in an appropriation separate from the county’s appropriation to the operating budget of the Howard County Board of Education. (b) Funds for the Program may be used to cover administrative expenses of the Program.
Section 18-3702 – Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Police Officers — Distribution of Funds
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 59 OF 2021 ** (a) There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Police Officers in the State. (b) The Office shall distribute funds from the Program to assist in the repayment of a higher education loan owed by a police officer who: (1) Receives a graduate, professional, or […]
Section 18-3501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that: (1) Possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission; or (2) Is approved under operation of law. (c) “Program” means the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program.
Section 18-3502 – Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program
(a) There is a scholarship program known as the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program in the State. (b) The purpose of the Program is to support students who are pursuing an education in programs that are directly relevant to cybersecurity.
Section 18-3203 – Amount of Award
(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 […]
Section 18-3204 – Term of Award
(a) Each recipient of an award under the Program may hold the award for 3 years if the recipient: (1) Continues to meet the qualifications specified under § 18–3202 of this subtitle; and (2) Signs an agreement at the time of the award to remain employed by the State or a county or municipality of the State for […]
Section 18-3205 – Use of Award
An award under the Program shall be used only for repayment of the higher education loans owed by the recipient.
Section 18-3206 – Regulations
The Office shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 18-3207 – Dissemination of Information
(a) The Department of Budget and Management shall provide to State employees information about the Program. (b) The local governing body of each county and municipality of the State shall provide their employees with information about the Program.
Section 18-3301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible student” means a student who is a Maryland resident, or has graduated from a Maryland high school, and: (1) Is enrolled in a Workforce Development Sequence at a public community college in the State; or (2) Is enrolled directly in a registered apprenticeship program that partners […]