Sec. 13b.08.11.04. Application Process

A. A student shall apply annually to the Office to be eligible for a scholarship.

B. Form of Application.

(1) An applicant shall apply and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by July15.

(2) If the applicant is ineligible to submit a FAFSA, but qualifies for in-State tuition under Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, the applicant shall submit a Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by July 15.

C. A student shall submit documentation to the Office confirming that the student is a member of a ROTC program.

D. A student shall submit to the Office an institutional certification form, completed by the applicant’s institution, by a deadline established by the Office, confirming that the applicant is a minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in ROTC programs.

E. Time of Submission.An application and FAFSA or MSFAA received by the Office after July 15 is untimely and may not be considered.

F. If the Office requests additional information from the applicant in order to determine the applicant’s eligibility:

(1) The Office shall notify the applicant of the deadline to submit such information;

(2) The applicant shall submit the information by the deadline established by the Office; and

(3) Information received by the Office after the deadline may not be considered.

G. For the 2019-2020 award year only, the application shall be submitted by the deadline established by the Office.