Tuition and Fees
| Category | Semester | Description | Academic Year 21-22 | Academic Year 22-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition | All | Per Credit Rate | $768.00 | $812.00 |
| USG Grad Auxiliary Fee | Fall or Spring | Flat, 9 or more credits | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| USG Grad Auxiliary Fee | Fall or Spring | Per credit, 8 or less credits | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| USG Auxiliary Fee | Summer | Per credit | $14.25 | $14.25 |
| USG Facilities Fee | Fall or Spring | Flat, 9 or more credits | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| USG Facilities Fee | Fall or Spring | Flat, 8 or less credits | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| UMD Technology Fee | All | Flat, 9 or more credits | $153.00 | n/a |
| UMD Technology Fee | All | Flat, 8 or less credits | $76.50 | n/a |
The program uses the semester academic calendar with classes held in the fall and spring semester (16 weeks each) and Summer Session (two 6-week sessions).
Program Tuition
- Tuition is assessed at the University-approved per credit program rate for course section registration beginning with PDE* (online) and PGE* (in-person).
UMD Technology Fee, Online/Off-Site Delivery
- Assessed based on the total number of registered credits each semester/term for courses held 100% online or for courses not held at UMD’s College Park campus. Supports UMD technology services. See UMD Online Resources.
Shady Grove Fees
- Assessed based on the total number of registered credits each semester/term for courses held at the Universities at Shady Grove. See The Universities at Shady Grove Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees Notes
- 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 University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Although changes in tuition, fees, and charges ordinarily will be announced in advance, the University reserves the right to make such changes without prior announcement.
- The U.S. Department of Education has provided grant funding for tuition scholarships to all members of the graduate student cohort. Scholarships are assured for the 5 years of the program. The total scholarship award is approximately $40,000 for each scholar. There is a “Service Obligation” requirement attached to the scholarship tuition funds.
- For more information see: Personnel Development Program Regulations.
- All students are required to submit the Pre-Scholarship Agreement and Exit Certification forms.
- In addition, see Financial Aid and Alternative Payment.
- Financial Aid Opportunities: State and/or Federal Funding, UMD Sources of Funding, Undocumented and DACA students.
- Alternative Payment Options: Terp Payment Plan, Veterans and Veteran Dependents, Tuition Remission, and Third Party/Sponsored Billing.