Maryland Dream Act

University System of Maryland Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates

Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien within the meaning of 8 U.S.C. § 1101 (A)(15), who meets all of the requirements listed in Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates, shall be exempt from paying the nonresident tuition differential at all public colleges and universities in Maryland.

To apply, submit the completed Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates form and all requisite documentation to the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of enrollment for the term and program for which you are seeking admission. Documentation must be mailed or personally delivered to the Office of the Registrar, which is located in Suite 240 of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library at 601 W. Lombard St. Your documentation will not be accepted in any electronic format.

For your convenience, please refer to this checklist.

 *Please note that any DREAM ACT Application and accompanying documentation will be returned to a student unprocessed if it is received prior to the applicable “Submission Begin Date” listed above.

Your completed DREAM ACT application, signed and dated, should be mailed or personally delivered to the Office of the Registrar located in Suite 240 of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library at 601 W. Lombard St. Your DREAM ACT application will not be accepted in any electronic format. If you mail your DREAM ACT application, be sure to obtain delivery confirmation. DREAM ACT applications must be postmarked on or prior to the deadline for the term you are submitting the application.  DREAM ACT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTED SUBMISSION DATE WILL BE RETURNED.   

Helpful Links:

• Comptroller of Maryland: Request certified copies of Maryland tax returns.
• Office of International Services — University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Public Notaries in Maryland: Request for documents to be notarized.
• State of Maryland Voter Information: Verify or change your voter registration.
• State of Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Request driving record or obtain vehicle registration and vehicle title documentation.
• New to Maryland Driver Licensing Information.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USISC)
• Request for copy of tax return: MD Form 129 
• Selective Service Verification

 All inquiries regarding this exemption should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by calling 410-706-7480 or sending an email to residency@umaryland.edu.

Refund Schedule Summer 2024

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We ask that all students retain a copy of all information submitted for the Maryland Dream Act. If an applicant needs a copy of the information submitted a signed release form must be provided to the Residency Reclassification Team in order to release this information.
All inquiries regarding the Maryland Dream Act should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by calling 410-706-7480 or sending an email to residency@umaryland.edu.