(a) This section applies to the following individuals:
(1) An active duty member of the United States armed forces;
(2) The spouse of an active duty member of the United States armed forces;
(3) A financially dependent child of an active duty member of the United States armed forces;
(4) An honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces; or
(5) A member of the National Guard as defined in § 13–405(a)(3) of the Public Safety Article.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an individual described in subsection (a) of this section who attends a public institution of higher education in the State is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at a public institution of higher education in this State if:
(1) The active duty member described in subsection (a) of this section:
(i) Is stationed in this State;
(ii) Resides in this State; or
(iii) Is domiciled in this State;
(2) The spouse or financially dependent child described in subsection (a) of this section presents documentation that, during the time period in which the active duty member met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the individual:
(i) Enrolled as an entering student in a public institution of higher education in the State; or
(ii) Was accepted to attend a public institution of higher education in the State;
(3) The honorably discharged veteran described in subsection (a) of this section presents documentation that the individual:
(i) Was honorably discharged from the United States armed forces; and
(ii) 1. Resides in this State; or
2. Is domiciled in this State; or
(4) The National Guard member described in subsection (a) of this section is a member of the Maryland National Guard and joined or subsequently serves in the Maryland National Guard to:
(i) Provide a Critical Military Occupational Skill; or
(ii) Be a member of the Air Force Critical Specialty Code as determined by the National Guard.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a spouse or financially dependent child of an active duty member who is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under subsection (b) of this section shall continue to be exempt from paying nonresident tuition:
(1) If the spouse or financially dependent child:
(i) Enrolls as an entering student in a public institution of higher education in the State;
(ii) Remains continuously enrolled at the public institution of higher education; and
(iii) Remains domiciled in the State during enrollment; and
(2) Regardless of whether the active duty member still meets the requirements of subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(d) Each public institution of higher education shall comply with federal law relating to nonresident tuition for veterans and veterans’ dependents.
(e) The Commission shall adopt regulations in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article to implement the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 15-101 - Admission Standards
Section 15-102 - Payments by Credit Card
Section 15-103 - Access to Military Recruiters
Section 15-104 - Use of Endowment Funds, Gifts, Donations, etc.; Fundraising; Foundations
Section 15-105 - Transfer of Personnel Positions
Section 15-106 - Waiver of Tuition and Room and Board
Section 15-106.1 - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients or Unaccompanied Homeless Youths
Section 15-106.2 - Waiver of Residency Requirement for Public School Teacher
Section 15-106.3 - National Guard Students
Section 15-106.5 - Tuition Increase Prohibited for 2006 Academic Year
Section 15-106.6 - Higher Education Investment Fund
Section 15-107 - Promotion of Economic Interests Through Arrangements With Private Sector
Section 15-108 - Employee Leave Time
Section 15-110 - Printing of Social Security Number
Section 15-111 - Credit Card Marketing and Merchandising Conducted at Higher Education Institutions
Section 15-112 - Sale of College Textbooks
Section 15-113 - Development and Adoption of Guidelines and Policies
Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation
Section 15-116 - Financial Aid Dedicated to Community College Transfer Students
Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees
Section 15-119 - Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press in School-Sponsored Media
Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account
Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid
Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management
Section 15-123 - Active Shooter Drill Requirement
Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member
Section 15-127 - Tuition, Payment, and Fees
Section 15-128 - Annual Appropriations in Budget -- Allocations to Institutions -- Uses
Section 15-132 - Information Provided on Student Identification Cards