How to Finance Your Education at UMGC - Video

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Paige Morris
Director, Financial Solutions
Office of Financial Solutions

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At University of Maryland Global Campus, we want you to focus on your studies – not stress about financial issues.

Hello, I’m Paige Morris and I’m here to walk you through the many financial options and personalized support services that UMGC’s Office of Financial Solutions offers to maximize your academic success.

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Paige (Voiceover):

The Office of Financial Solutions is here to support and empower you to navigate your financial journey and fund your education - from your first class to graduation. Serving as the primary point of contact for financing questions, we will work to help you efficiently resolve your financial concerns about paying for college.

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• Evaluate financial need

• Identify financial resources

• Develop customized and affordable plans 

• Manage tuition plans

Paige (Voiceover):

Our financial solutions advisors will evaluate your financial needs, identify resources, develop customized and affordable plans, and help you manage your tuition plans.

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• Military and veteran benefits

• Employer tuition assistance 

• Financial aid and interest free monthly payment plans

• Scholarships for Maryland community college graduates 

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• UMGC awarded $21M in scholarships

Paige (Voiceover): 

UMGC offers a range of financial assistance that includes military and veteran benefits, employer tuition assistance, financial aid and interest free monthly payment plans, as well as scholarships for Maryland community college graduates. 

In 2024, UMGC awarded $21M in scholarships.

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Many UMGC students have successfully leveraged this help each year.

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Tanner Pierceall 
UMGC Class of 2020

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Bernetta Reese on Camera

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Bernetta Reese
UMGC Class of 2021

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Tanner Pierceall:

I was able to use military tuition assistance while I was in the Marine Corps. When I got out, I used the post-9/11 GI bill, which was a very easy process. Having UMGC being understanding of that...was very helpful.

Bernetta Reese:

For a long time, I didn't want to say anything about my level of education in the workplace. I got the nerve one day and I went to my employer, and I asked for their support and surprisingly they gave me their support and paid for some classes, and I was able to align that directly with my career.

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UMGC accepts credits from:

• Colleges

• Military Training

• Technical Courses

• Past work and volunteer experience

• Industry Certifications

• Proficiency Exams

Paige (Voiceover):

UMGC also accepts credits from colleges, military training, technical courses, past work and volunteer experience, industry certifications, and proficiency exams. - which can help you finish your degree faster and with less cost.

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UMGC Class of 2019

Jim Aultmon:

Approximately 43 credits were transferred from my military service and life experiences, so it made it a lot less stressful for me.

Paige:

UMGC’s Office of Financial Solutions is here for you. We will help you to create, update, and manage plans to help you cover tuition while guiding you through funding options and eligibility requirements throughout your entire academic journey.  Remember, your success is our success.

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URL: umgc.edu/requestinfo

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