§ 18-14A-01. Early College Access Grant established.

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Dually enrolled student" means a student who is dually enrolled in:

      (i) A secondary school in the State; and

      (ii) An institution of higher education in the State.

   (3) "Full-time equivalent enrollment" has the meaning stated in § 5-202 of this article.

   (4) "Grant" means the Early College Access Grant.

(b) In general. -- There is an Early College Access Grant that provides financial assistance to dually enrolled students in the State.

(c) Commission to establish Grant. -- In cooperation with institutions of higher education in the State, the Commission shall administer the Grant.

(d) Requirements. -- A recipient of a grant shall:

   (1) Be a student dually enrolled in the State; and

   (2) Demonstrate financial need according to criteria established by the Commission.

(e) Credit. -- For courses completed under the Grant, a recipient is not required to receive credit from a secondary school and an institution of higher education at the same time.

HISTORY: 2007, chs. 296, 297; 2009, ch. 459; 2013, ch. 533.