Eligibility for Tuition Remission

The terms “regular-status faculty” and “regular-status staff” refer to an employee who is appointed to a position within the University System of Maryland through the approved budgetary and appointment procedures, with the intent that such appointment is for a duration of at least six months. Regular-status faculty and staff members are eligible for tuition remission.

Full-Time Regular Faculty and Staff

Full-time regular-status faculty and staff (100% FTE) are eligible for tuition remission, not to exceed 8 credits for the Spring and Fall semesters; 4 credits for a 3-week Winter term or 6 credits for 12-week Winter term; 8 credits hours total for the Summer Sessions for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Full- time regular faculty and staff are also eligible for tuition remission benefits at any USM institution, as well as Baltimore City Community College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Morgan State University, consistent with the tuition remission policy of that institution.  Credit hours are prorated according to FTE.   Employees taking Graduate courses should closely review Taxable Tuition Remission rules.

Part-Time Regular Faculty and Staff

Part-time regular-status faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission benefits equivalent to those of a full-time regular faculty and staff member, but prorated to the employee’s percent of employment, not to be less than 50% for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Part-time regular faculty and staff are also eligible for tuition remission benefits at any USM institution, as well as BCCC, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Morgan State University, consistent with the tuition remission policy of that institution.

Contingent Category 1 (C1)

Contingent Category 1 employees are not eligible for tuition remission benefits.

Contingent Category 2 (C2)

Contingent category 2 employees are eligible for tuition remission benefits that are negotiated and defined in the employment contract. As a required minimum benefit, College Park C2 employees are eligible for tuition remission benefits at College Park and University College only. The C2 contract must include a statement that classes may be taken at College Park or UMGC.

Full-Time Graduate Assistants (20hrs)

Full-time Graduate Assistants are eligible for 10 credits of tuition remission for the Fall and Spring semesters, and up to 4 credits for a 3-week Winter term or 6 credits for 12-week winter term. Graduate Assistants with 9.5 month appointments must have a summer appointment to be eligible for a total of 8 credits for the summer sessions. Graduate Assistants with a 12-month appointment are eligible for a total of 8 credits for the summer sessions.

Part Time Graduate Assistants (10hrs)

Part time Graduate Assistants are eligible for 5 credits of tuition remission for the Fall and Spring semesters and up to 2 credits for a 3-week Winter term* (special rules apply for Part-Time Graduate Assistants taking 12-week terms) . Part time Graduate Assistants with 9.5 month appointment must have a summer appointment to be eligible for a total of 4 credits for the summer sessions. Part time Graduate Assistants with a 12 month appointment are eligible for a total of 4 credits for the summer sessions.

Fellows

Fellows are eligible for up to 10 credits of tuition remission. All tuition remission requests and inquiries for fellowships should be directed to the Graduate School at 301.405.3644.