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What is the Golden ID Program?

The Golden ID Program helps Maryland residents 60 or older take courses tuition-free at UMGC (up to 7 undergraduate or 6 graduate credits per semester), as long as space is available. You are still responsible for additional fees, like EXCEL fees.

To qualify, you must:

  • Be a Maryland resident
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
  • Be 60 years old by the start of the semester
  • Work no more than 20 hours a week
  • Meet all admission requirements

Important: Benefits do not apply to specialty graduate tuition programs, doctoral programs, noncredit courses, or 800-level courses.

For more details, visit Golden ID Program.


 

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