Section 18-1502 – Established; Eligibility
(a) There is a program of loan assistance repayment known as the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program in the State. (b) The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall assist in the repayment of the amount of any higher education loan owed by an individual who: (1) (i) Receives a graduate, professional, or undergraduate degree from: 1. A college […]
Section 18-1503 – Regulations
(a) The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall adopt regulations to establish: (1) The maximum starting income for eligibility in the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program; (2) The maximum total income for eligibility in the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program, including any additional sources of income; (3) That priority for participation in the Program shall […]
Section 18-1504 – Allocation of Funds; Funding
(a) Funds for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program described in subsection (b)(2) of this section shall be allocated by the Commission to an individual who: (1) Has received a graduate degree from a school of law; and (2) Has submitted an application for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program that the Commission disapproved […]
Section 18-1505 – Annual Report
Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Office shall report to the General Assembly by January 1 of each year on the implementation of the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program and the requirements of § 18–28A–05 of this title.
Section 18-1506 – Publicizing the Availability of the Program
The Office shall publicize the availability of the Program, including by publicizing the Program: (1) At historically black colleges and universities; and (2) In a manner that focuses on students who are historically underrepresented in the teaching field.
Section 18-1601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible employment” means full-time employment in the State in an occupation requiring a college or university degree in a math or science program. (c) “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate study that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from: (1) A college […]
Section 18-1602 – Established; Purpose; Loan Repayment Assistance
(a) There is a Math/Science Student Corps to encourage students to enroll in math and science programs and work in occupations in Maryland requiring math and science skills. (b) The purpose of the program is to increase the number of graduates who are employed in occupations requiring math and science skills and to provide loan repayment assistance […]
Section 18-1402 – Funding
(a) Funds for the Part–Time Grant Program shall be allocated by the Commission to each institution of higher education based upon the number of undergraduate part–time students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in degree–granting programs at the institution. (b) Funds for the grant program for part–time students shall be as provided in the annual budget […]
Section 18-1603 – Guidelines or Regulations
(a) The Office shall adopt guidelines or regulations to establish: (1) The math and science degree programs and occupations eligible for the program and review them on an annual basis; (2) The criteria for making loan repayment assistance awards; (3) A procedure and schedule for the Office to pay eligible individual loan repayment assistance; and (4) An annual review of […]
Section 18-1403 – Guidelines or Regulations
The Commission shall: (1) Establish guidelines for the awarding of grants to part-time students; and (2) Adopt any other guidelines or regulations necessary for the administration of this subtitle.