This manual provides guidelines and procedures for state funding of approved continuing education courses at the Maryland community colleges. A resolution adopted by the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges in support and encouragement of continuing education activities is first presented, followed by an enumeration of policies governing the state funding of continuing education courses. The manual then presents evaluation criteria for non-credit courses eligible for state funding and provides detailed instructions for the completion of forms required when applying for state aid. These forms solicit information on the content of new and continuing courses, and require colleges to report enrollment data. The manual concludes with an outline of resubmission and appeals policies, a glossary of terms, and a taxonomy of adult learning activities. (JP)