To qualify for participation in the Program, an individual shall: (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 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. 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 2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale each academic year; or (iv) 1. Have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces, the National Guard, or a reserve component of the United States armed forces within 18 months of the date of application; 2. iv) 1. Have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces, the National Guard, or a reserve component of the United States armed forces within 18 months of the date of application; 2. Be a resident of Maryland; and 3. Have graduated from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education; (2) Commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a spring, fall, or summer semester; (3) Attend an orientation session provided or approved by UMBC; and (4) Meet any other criteria established by UMBC.
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