Apply for a Scholarship for Former Federal Employees
At UMGC, we pride ourselves on being a flexible university that can adapt to the latest market trends and circumstances. We understand that right now is a challenging time for former federal employees, and we’re determined to help. Federal employees who were laid off on or after January 24, 2025, may be eligible to receive a scholarship* from UMGC that waives your application fee and offers you
- a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for standard undergraduate programs
- an up to 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for standard graduate programs (effective rate is equivalent to the in-state rate)
- a 5 percent discount on in state and out-of-state tuition for graduate specialty programs
This scholarship opportunity will be effective starting in the summer 2025 term.
* This scholarship cannot be combined with certain scholarships or discount programs, including the Maryland Completion Scholarship, the Military New Graduate Student Savings Program, and the discount for out-of-state community college alliances.
Learn About Scholarship Eligibility & Apply Today
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a displaced federal worker who was laid off on or after January 24, 2025. Individuals with a future layoff date are not eligible until their actual layoff has occurred. Please note: Spouses and dependents of displaced federal workers are not eligible for the scholarship.
You must complete a scholarship application form attesting that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.
Benefit from Additional Financial Resources
As part of our efforts to make college education more affordable, UMGC offers multiple options designed to lighten the financial burden of our learners.
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