Tuition & Fees

Freshmen Connection Tuition & Fees | Residency Status | Additional Fees

Freshmen Connection Tuition & Fees

Enrollment Processing Fee
Non-refundable $55.00
This fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation or withdrawal from Freshmen Connection.
Confirmation Deposit
Non-refundable $150
The $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit is credited towards your Freshmen Connection tuition. In the event of cancellation or withdrawal, this deposit is not subject to refund.
*In-state Tuition **
In-state tuition for Freshmen Connection is charged at a flat rate for up to 16 credits, including UNIV100. $3,430*
Out-of-state Tuition
Out-of-state tuition for Freshmen Connection is charged at a flat rate for up to 16 credits, including UNIV100. $7,874
Mandatory Campus Services Fee
Nine or more credits: $743.50
Eight or less credits: $338.94
In addition to tuition, all students are charged the University mandatory student services fee, based on the number of credits taken in the semester. The student services fee pays for campus support services.
Student services fees are refunded in accordance with the University refund schedule upon withdrawal.

Please Note:

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. THE IN-STATE TUITION RATE, IN PARTICULAR, IS SUBJECT TO A POSSIBLE INCREASE.

Determination of Residency Status for Admission and Tuition

Residency determinations are made according to the Board of Regents Policy on Student Residency Classification.

Additional Fees

Parking Fees

Click here to access the Department of Transportation Services Web site for parking information.

Late Enrollment Fee

$20.00 fee assessed beginning on or after the first day of classes. Please click here to view the Freshmen Connection Academic Calendar.

Library Charges

In case of loss or mutilation of an item, satisfactory restitution will be made.

  • Regular Circulation: $0.50 fine per day for failure to return an item by expiration of loan period
  • Reserve Shelf: Fine for failure to return an item by expiration of loan period:
    • First hour overdue: $5.00
    • After first hour: $2.50 per hour for each additional hour
    • Maximum of $50.00 per item

Motor Vehicle Penalties

These are described in Traffic Rules and Regulations and Parking Guide given to students when a parking permit is purchased.

Property Damage Charges

Students will be charged for damage to property or equipment. Where responsibility for the damage can be fixed, the individual student will be billed for it; where responsibility cannot be fixed, the cost of repairing the damage will be pro-rated among the individuals involved.
Late Payment Fee

Students who fail to pay the balance due on their account are subject to an initial late fee of 5% of the outstanding balance or $10.00, whichever is greater. A 1.5% finance charge is assessed each month thereafter.
Service for Dishonored Check Fee

Payable for each check that is returned unpaid by the drawee bank on presentation because of insufficient funds, payment stopped, post-dating against uncollected items, etc.

$10.00 for checks up to $100
$25.00 for checks $100.01-$500
$50.00 for checks greater than $500