Fees (Fall 2023–Summer 2024)
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Application for Admission Fee, Undergraduate and Graduate * | $50 |
| Application for Admission Fee, Doctoral ** | $100 |
* This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted.
** This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted.
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Technology Fee | $15 |
Technology Fee: This per-credit fee is charged at the time of registration to improve the institutional IT infrastructure and help fund technological advancements and tools to enhance the student experience. This charge does not apply to the following categories: undergraduate military students, students enrolled in specialty graduate programs and related courses, and students covered by certain corporate agreements.
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Undergraduate * | $29 per credit |
| Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Graduate * | $21 per credit |
| Shady Grove Center Facilities Fee | $11 per semester (up to $22 maximum per academic year) |
* Required for courses taken at Shady Grove
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Prior Learning Portfolio Evaluation Fee | $150 |
| Prior Learning Credit Award Re-Evaluation Fee * | $125 |
* Credit award re-evaluation is only available in special circumstances.
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Noncredit Course Fee (USCP 615): | $75 |
| Laboratory Course Fee * | $40 |
| Dishonored Check Service Fee | $30 |
| Make-Up Exam Fee ** | $60 |
| Diploma or Certificate Fee ‡ | $50 |
| Transcript Fee ‡‡ | $10 |
| All Other Noncredit Courses (Designated ASC or UCSP) | $95 |
* This fee applies to BIOL 230, 331, 355, 356, 435, 437, and 438; BSCI 105, 106, 201, 202, 223, 230, and 424; and CHEM 103, 113, 132, 232, 233, 242, and 243.
** This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred upon requesting a make-up exam.
‡ This fee is nonrefundable.
‡‡ This fee is charged per copy for regular service.
Achieve More for Less
Maryland community college graduates have the opportunity to earn a UMGC bachelor's degree at a reduced cost with the Completion Scholarship. Federal employees can save up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition and specialty graduate programs.
1 All students are required to pay tuition for all courses in which they are enrolled. Tuition rates are subject to the approval of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. They may be changed, or other charges may be included, as a result of the Board of Regents decisions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other university publication, the university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the USM Board of Regents.
The Board of Regents has authorized the university to charge a student's delinquent account for all collection costs incurred by the university. The normal collection fee is 17 percent plus attorney and/or court costs. The service charge for a dishonored check is $30. Requests for services (for example, diplomas, registration) will be denied until all debts are paid.
Please see the USM residency policy for specific details about residency requirements.
Financial aid and tuition remission for University System of Maryland employees cannot be applied to noncredit courses. Golden ID benefits may not be applied to fees, noncredit courses, specialty undergraduate or graduate programs, or doctoral programs. Regular tuition rates apply for cooperative education, course challenge examinations, and EXCEL 301.