Tuition and Fees

Students who register for a course in these programs are assessed tuition and, if applicable, mandatory fees. The programs use the semester academic calendar. Applies to course sections as follows:

PV** (USG, in-person)
PU** (online)
PX** (off-site location, in-person)
PZ** (Education Abroad, all deliveries)

Program Tuition

Tuition is assessed at the University-approved per credit rate and applies to all EdTerps Learning Academy credit programs. The chart provides tuition costs for each term of registration. In addition, there is an estimated tuition cost based on the total number of credits for a specific degree and program.

EdD-Special Education Leadership, 70 Credits

Special Education Leadership, Shady Grove (SESG)
Special Education Leadership, Germany (DODDS)

Academic Year	1 Credit	3 Credits	Estimated: EdD, 70 Credits
2023-2024	$800.50	$2,401.50	$56,035.00

M.Ed. Programs, 30 Credits

Autism, Online (SPAU)
Autism, Shady Grove (MCASD)
Early Childhood Birth to Age 5, Shady Grove (SPEC)

Academic Year	1 credit	3 credits	Estimated: MEd, 30 credits
2023-2024	$800.50	$2,401.50	$24,015.00

Certificate Programs, 15-credits

Special Education for General Education Teachers, Online (Z123)

Academic Year	1 credit	3 credits	Estimated: Certificate, 15 credits
2023-2024	$800.50	$2,401.50	$12,007.50

Certificate Programs, 12-credits

Supporting Immigrant Students for Professional School Counselors (Z171)

Academic Year	1 credit	3 credits	Estimated: Certificate, 12 credits
2023-2024	$800.50	$2,401.50	$9,606.00

Students enrolled in the Ed.D. in Special Education Leadership, Shady Grove (SESG) are assessed Shady Grove Mandatory Fees.

The Office of Student Financial Aid provides cost of attendance information that includes fees, living expenses (housing and food), books, supplies, equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. To help students determine the estimated cost of attending the University of Maryland for the academic year, see detailed information at Cost of Attendance.

Questions? Contact umdfinaid@umd.edu.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Although changes in tuition, fees, and charges ordinarily will be announced in advance, the University reserves the right to make such changes without prior announcement.

Financial Aid Opportunities

State and/or Federal Funding, UMD Sources of Funding, Undocumented and DACA students, see Office of Student Financial Aid.

Alternative Payment Options

Terp Payment Plan, Veterans and Veteran Dependents, Tuition Remission, and Third Party/Sponsored Billing, see Student Financial Services.

The College of Education has developed partnerships with several state of Maryland county public school systems. Interested students should contact their particular school district to inquire how these partnerships may cover tuition through direct coverage of such costs.

Many public school districts offer tuition reimbursement. Interested students should contact their district. For the state of Maryland, below is a listing of county-specific public school websites that provide tuition reimbursement information.

EdTerps Learning Academy - Special Education and School Counseling Programs