Section 18-201 – Established

    There is an Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Commission.

Section 18-202 – Executive Director

    (a)    The head of the Office is the Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary.     (b)    Subject to the general policies of the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the general supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director exercises the powers and performs the duties under this title.

Section 18-203 – Employees; Commission and Office to Share Resources and Coordinate Activities

    (a)    The Office may employ the additional staff necessary to carry out its functions as provided in the State budget.     (b)    Each employee of the Office is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.     (c)    In conducting their operations, the Commission and Office shall share resources and coordinate their activities in order to enhance the efficient […]

Section 18-204 – Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, the Office has the powers and duties set forth in this section.     (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Office shall:         (1)    Administer student financial assistance programs;         (2)    Issue and disseminate public information about student financial assistance;         (3)    Regulate the form and submission of […]

Section 18-205 – Deferment From Service Obligation

    Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the Commission, the Office shall grant a deferment from the service obligation component of student financial assistance awarded under this title to:         (1)    An individual who has been assigned military duty outside of the State; or         (2)    The spouse of an individual who has been assigned military duty outside of […]