In response to a USM request resulting from an audit finding at another institution, UMBC evaluated fees charged/waived to UMBC employees who are taking courses at UMBC utilizing the tuition remission benefit. As a result of this review, and in order to be in compliance with the University System of Maryland (USM) Tuition Remission policy (VII-4.10), UMBC, like other USM campuses, must begin to pass along certain fees to its employees.
Tuition Remission and Fee Update:
The USM Tuition Remission Policy for employees (VII-4.10) and the USM Tuition Remission Policy for Spouse & Dependents (VII-4.20) permits remission of tuition only. Therefore, courses taken at all USM schools are subject any mandatory fees charged by the attending University System of Maryland and/or reciprocal institution.
Effective Fall 2020, UMBC employees attending courses at UMBC, and receiving tuition remission, will be charged the technology fee and any specific course-related fees (for example: lab fees, registration fees, admissions fees, music fees, electronic material fees, etc.). It was determined that all remaining mandatory fees don't apply, because they are for services or activities that employees either pay for in the course of their employment, or enjoy the benefits already as employees.
All fees will continue to be charged for dependents utilizing Tuition Remission.
The current technology fees are $17 per credit for undergraduate courses and $16 per credit for graduate courses. These amounts may increase slightly in the new fiscal year, beginning in July 2020.
For information on mandatory fees at UMBC, please the Student Business Services website. Employees who wish to check eligibility and apply for tuition remission may visit the UMBC Tuition Remission Website.