§18–1401.

    (a)    In this section, “part–time student” means a student who:

        (1)    Is enrolled in a degree–granting program at an eligible institution and taking at least 3 but no more than 11 semester hours of courses each semester; or

        (2)    Is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education.

    (b)    In cooperation with the institutions of higher education in the State, the Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for undergraduate part–time students.

    (c)    A recipient of a part–time grant shall:

        (1)    Except as provided in § 18–1401.1 of this subtitle, be a resident of the State; and

        (2)    Have demonstrated a definite financial need according to criteria established by the Commission.

    (d)    For courses completed under the program, a recipient who is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education may not be required to receive credit from a secondary school and an institution of higher education at the same time.