Billing and Payment
Students who register for classes incur a financial obligation to the university. Students are responsible for checking their student account to ensure that full payment has posted by the Winter Session payment due dates (see below). If the student account has a prior balance, the university will use the Winter Session payment to cover it. This prior balance may include charges relating to financial fees, parking, the Libraries, University Health Center, etc.
Students are responsible for canceling registration, dropping a course, or withdrawing by the posted Academic and Financial Deadlines. Your registration is not automatically cancelled for non-payment. Students who have difficulty in completing any registration-related action should use the EXST contact form. Include full name, UID (if known), and a complete statement regarding the requested action.
The Winter Session payment due dates pertain to courses beginning with the following sections: 01**, WB**, I1**. Other section numbers are program-specific and students should contact the specific program for complete information.
| Payment Deadlines: If You Registered Between | Bill Generated | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 - November 25 | November 25 | December 20 |
| November 26 - December 23 | December 23 | January 20 |
| December 24 - January 2 | January 25 | February 20 |
UMD’s Student Financial Services and Cashiering generates and sends the electronic bill to the email address on record. Questions? Contact Student Financial Services via email at billtalk@umd.edu or call 301-314-9000.
Veterans and Veterans Dependents
- See Veterans Benefits.
Tuition Remission
- College Park Employee: Contact your department’s human resource staff or see UMCP’s UHR Tuition Remission.
- System Employee: Contact your home institution’s human resource office to determine how this benefit is calculated and how to apply.
Third-Party/Sponsored Billing
- Third-Party/Sponsored Billing: When an agency pays any portion of a student’s tuition or fees and requests a bill from the University.
529/College Savings Plans
- Use of these plans is not encouraged because of the delay in which the 529 Plans post to the student’s account. Students incur finance charges and late fees.
Athletic Scholarship
- Athletes who receive an Athletic Scholarship must be in touch with their Athletic Advisor to determine award amount and posting date.
Students who register for courses incur a financial obligation to the University. Failure to make payment by the specified due date will result in a late fee or finance charge and may jeopardize the student’s ability to register for the upcoming semester. Payment in full must be received before the close of business on the due date to avoid a late fee. In the event the account is not settled by the due date, Student Financial Services will assess the account with a late payment fee. Each month thereafter, a finance charge is assessed to the outstanding balance until the account is paid in full.
Students are responsible for viewing their billing statements and accessing the current account balance at Access Account. Questions? Contact Student Financial Services.
While the University reserves the right to limit enrollment for financially delinquent students, a student’s registration will not be automatically canceled or withdrawn for non-payment of tuition and fees. Failure to attend class does not result in automatic cancellation. Non-payment cannot be used as a means for dropping a course or canceling registration. Students are ultimately responsible for officially dropping a course, canceling registration, or withdrawing by the posted deadlines to avoid academic and/or financial consequences.
Debts incurred during each semester must be satisfied before registration will be permitted. A registration block may be placed on the student account, preventing registration for an upcoming semester or term until all financial obligations are settled, including current fees, parking violations, library fines, medical charges, and other miscellaneous charges. In addition, UMD will deny requests for transcripts or diplomas pending clearance of all debts.
Delinquent accounts will be referred to the State of Maryland’s Central Collection Unit (CCU). Accounts placed with CCU will be reported to the credit bureau. CCU will assess a collection charge on the outstanding debt, plus attorney and court fees, if applicable.
UMD and CCU reserve the right to make changes in fees and other charges as may be deemed necessary. These fees are the student’s responsibility.
Financial Aid
In general, financial aid for Winter Session is limited. Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study at UMD and must register for at least 3 credits or 12 graduate units to be considered. UMD degree-seeking students who are offered Winter Session financial aid must respond to the offer and formally accept. The offer does not automatically post until the student accepts. Winter Session aid is not available for visiting students. A visiting student should contact their home institution.
Extended Studies Grant
Extended Studies (EXST) is pleased to offer a grant for UMD degree-seeking undergraduate students who register for Winter Session course sections beginning with 01**, WB1*, and I1**. The grant is designed to provide need-based aid to students who otherwise could not afford to register for Winter Session courses. Awardees are determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Students must demonstrate need, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and must enroll in at least 3 credits in courses using the abovementioned section codes. Priority is given to seniors and juniors. Note: Funds are limited.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid via email at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call 301-314-8377.