Payment Information
Payment Due Dates
- Tuition and fees post to the student financial account usually 24 business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) after registration.
- The University’s Office of Student Financial Services oversees UMD’s billing system and generates monthly bills.
- The payment due dates pertain to courses beginning with the following sections: 01**, 02**, 03**, 04**, 05**, 06**, WB**, I1**, I2**. Other section numbers are program-specific. Students should contact that program for complete information.
| Payment Deadlines: If You Registered Between | Bill Generated | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|
| February 20 - April 24 | April 25 | May 20 |
| April 25 - May 23 | May 24 | June 20 |
| May 24 - June 24 | June 25 | July 20 |
| June 25 - July 24 | July 25 | August 20 |
| July 25 - August 22 | August 23 | September 20 |
- Summer Session payment policy requires full payment in accordance to the payment due dates. Students are responsible for checking their student account to ensure that full payment has posted. If the student account has a prior balance, the University's Student Financial Services will use the Summer 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 officially dropping a course, canceling registration, or withdrawing by the posted. Academic and Financial Deadlines to avoid academic and/or financial consequences. Should complete payment not post to the student account by the payment due dates, see Consequences for Non-Payment.
Do not attempt to submit payment until 24 business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) AFTER registration. There is a time lag between registration and the posting of tuition and fees on the student financial account.
- To submit payment, visit Student Financial Services.
- To determine how much is owed, select Access Account.
- To submit payment, select Make a Payment.
Credit/Debit Card or Online Check
- See Payment Overview - Student Financial Services and Cashiering.
- Credit and debit card transactions: service fee assessed.
- Online Check (ACH / electronic check) payment: no service fee assessed.
Financial Aid
- In general, financial aid for Summer Session is limited. Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study at UMD and must register for at least 6 credits or 24 graduate units to be considered. UMD degree-seeking students who are offered Summer Session financial aid must respond to the offer and formally accept. The offer does not automatically post.
- Summer Session aid is not available for visiting students. A visiting student should contact their home institution.
- Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Extended Studies Grant
- Extended Studies (EXST) is pleased to offer a grant for UMD degree-seeking undergraduate students who register for Summer Session course sections beginning with 01**, 02**, 03**, 04**, 05**, 06**, WB**, I1**, I2**, 01Z*, or 02Z*. The grant is designed to provide need-based aid to UMD students who otherwise could not afford to register for Summer 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. Note: Funds are limited.
- Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for assistance.
Veteran/Military Benefits
- For each semester or session of registration, veterans must complete a UMD VA Enrollment Certification Request form. For eligibility and assistance, see UMD’s Office of Veteran’s Benefits.
Tuition Remission
- Tuition remission does not cover mandatory student services or other fees. UMD System employees must receive authorization from their home institution. UMCP employees work with their department’s human resources staff. See UMCP UHR Tuition Remission.
Third-Party/Sponsored Billing
- This is when a private or government agency is paying any portion of a student’s tuition or fees and they are requesting a bill from the University. See Student Financial Services - Third-Party/Sponsored Billing.
Athletic Scholarship
- Athletes who receive an Athletic Scholarship must be in touch with his/her Athletic Advisor to determine award amount and posting date.
Terp Payment Plan
- Not available for Summer Session.
529/College Savings Plans
- Use of these plans is not encouraged because of the posting delay to the student’s account. Students may incur finance charges and late fees.
Students are responsible for viewing their billing statements, accessing the current account balance, and determining the payment due date at View Your Monthly Bill. For complete information on billing, late fee policy, financial requirements for registration, delinquent accounts, and bill disputes, see Billing Overview. Questions? Contact Student Financial Services via email at billtalk@umd.edu or call 301-314-9000.
For complete information, see Refunds Overview. Questions? Contact Student Financial Services via email at billtalk@umd.edu or call 301-314-9000.
- For billing, payment options, refunds: contact Student Financial Services via email at billtalk@umd.edu or call 301-314-9000.
- For financial aid: contact the Office of Student Financial Aid via email at umdfinaid@umd.edu or call 301-314-8377.