At University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), we understand the unique benefits you bring to the classroom—as well as the unique challenges you can face transitioning to civilian life. We offer award-winning, flexible academic programs and services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families. Together, we can help you secure your future and succeed again.
Education Benefits & Aid
Benefits and Aid; VA Benefits, Financial Aid, Certification Process, etc.
nbsp;Tuition & Total Costs
All Tuition, Fees, Living Expenses relevant to Military, Veterans, and their families.
nbsp;UMB and USM Policies concerning Military and Veterans
University System of Maryland (USM):
- III-1.41 - POLICY ON CREDIT FOR COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND PRIOR LEARNING
- V-7.00 - POLICY ON STUDENTS WHO ARE CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY DURING A NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS OR CONFLICT
- VIII‐2.70 - POLICY ON STUDENT CLASSIFICATION FOR ADMISSION AND TUITION PURPOSES
University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB):
- III-1.41(A) - UMB POLICY ON CREDIT FOR COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND PRIOR LEARNING
- V-7.00(A) - UMB POLICY ON STUDENTS WHO ARE CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY DURING A NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS OR CONFLICT
- UMB Policy Banning High-Pressure Recruiting Tactics
- UMB Policy Prohibiting Recruiting Incentives on Service Member Enrollments
- UMB Policy Requiring Branch Approval for Military Service Tuition Assistance
DOD Tuition Refund Schedule
Summer Semester:
- Before week 1 – 100% return
- Weeks 1-2 – 90% return
- Weeks 3-5 – 50% return
- Week 5 – 25% return
- >5 Weeks – 0% return
Fall Semester:
- Before week 1 – 100% return
- Weeks 1-2 – 90% return
- Weeks 3-5 – 50% return
- Weeks 6-9 – 25% return
- Weeks >9 – 0% return
Spring Semester:
- Before week 1 – 100% return
- Weeks 1-2 – 90% return
- Weeks 3-5 – 50% return
- Weeks 6-9 – 25% return
- Weeks >9 – 0% return