(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.