Md. Code, Education § 11-1804
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§11–1804.
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§11–1804. IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 //
(a) A financial well–being coach shall:
(1) (i) Assist students in understanding the students’ personal financial needs and resources;
(ii) Assist students in the process of making informed personal financial decisions;
(iii) Share relevant financial literacy resources with students; and
(iv) Assist students in managing personal financial obligations during college and after graduation;
(2) While providing the support services listed in item (1) of this subsection, focus on:
(i) The behavioral and emotional aspects of personal finances; and
(ii) How a student can successfully achieve personal financial goals and establish healthy financial habits;
(3) Carry a caseload that is comparable to the caseload of an academic advisor at the participating institution of higher education;
(4) Survey each student before the student begins financial coaching services and after the student completes financial coaching services and evaluate the effectiveness of the financial coaching services; and
(5) At the end of the Pilot Program, create a document with best practices, processes, and guidance that other institutions of higher education can use to create a financial well–being coaching program.
(b) (1) A financial well–being coach may provide financial coaching services to students in the following settings:
(i) Group coaching sessions;
(ii) Individual coaching sessions; and
(iii) During the financial well–being coach’s drop–in advisory hours.
(2) When scheduling individual coaching sessions, a financial well–being coach shall prioritize students who:
(i) Most likely will have a debt to potential future income ratio that will lead to a monthly loan payment greater than 10% of the student’s projected future income;
(ii) Have an annual household income that is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level as determined annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; or
(iii) Lack financial skills and financial literacy education.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 31, 2027 PER CHAPTER 342 OF 2024 //
(a) A financial well–being coach shall:
(1) (i) Assist students in understanding the students’ personal financial needs and resources;
(ii) Assist students in the process of making informed personal financial decisions;
(iii) Share relevant financial literacy resources with students; and
(iv) Assist students in managing personal financial obligations during college and after graduation;
(2) While providing the support services listed in item (1) of this subsection, focus on:
(i) The behavioral and emotional aspects of personal finances; and
(ii) How a student can successfully achieve personal financial goals and establish healthy financial habits;
(3) Carry a caseload that is comparable to the caseload of an academic advisor at the participating institution of higher education;
(4) Survey each student before the student begins financial coaching services and after the student completes financial coaching services and evaluate the effectiveness of the financial coaching services; and
(5) At the end of the Pilot Program, create a document with best practices, processes, and guidance that other institutions of higher education can use to create a financial well–being coaching program.
(b) (1) A financial well–being coach may provide financial coaching services to students in the following settings:
(i) Group coaching sessions;
(ii) Individual coaching sessions; and
(iii) During the financial well–being coach’s drop–in advisory hours.
(2) When scheduling individual coaching sessions, a financial well–being coach shall prioritize students who:
(i) Most likely will have a debt to potential future income ratio that will lead to a monthly loan payment greater than 10% of the student’s projected future income;
(ii) Have an annual household income that is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level as determined annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; or
(iii) Lack financial skills and financial literacy education.
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