Benefits and Aid; VA Benefits, Financial Aid, Certification Process, etc.
Military and Veterans

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.
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TUITION AND TOTAL COSTS
All Tuition, Fees, Living Expenses relevant to Military, Veterans, and their families.
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ADMISSIONS
Admissions at UMB are managed by individual schools.
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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
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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
Principles of Excellence
We are committed to Executive Order 13607, which established the Principles of Excellence for educational institutions serving servicemembers, veterans, spouses, and other family members.
Contact
UMB Student Affairs
621 W. Lombard St.
Suite 302
Baltimore, MD 21201