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Tuition and Fees

The following are the Tuition and Fees for CSM. CSM reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees without prior notification.

To calculate the total amount of combined fees that will apply to your tuition, please use our Tuition Calculation Worksheets:

• effective Fall 2009 Worksheet - (PDF, 96 KB)

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IMPORTANT: Tuition & Fees Increase Beginning Fall 2009

For the Fall 2009 semester, tuition at the College of Southern Maryland will increase by $2 per credit for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's County residents. For out-of-county residents, tuition will increase by $3 per credit, and for out-of-state residents, tuition will increase by $4 per credit.

For Fall 2009 semester, payment in full or enrollment in CSM's Tuition Payment Plan is due on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

 

Refunds

For refunds, please see our Tuition Refund Policy.

 

Payment Options (Due at Registration)

At the time of registration, you will be required to select one of the following payment options.

1. Pay 20% Down - If you register during the advance registration period.
2. Enroll in the CSM Tuition Payment Plan - Students taking six or more credits are eligible.
3. Submit a FAFSA form - results must be received by CSM prior to registration. .
4. Submit tuition assistance paperwork.
5. Pay in Full.

Residency

Your residency status determines whether you pay in-county, in-state or out-of-state tuition. When you first apply to CSM, the Admissions Office determines your status based on the information you submit on your application. Your initial residency classification can only be changed if you file a Residency Change Form no later than 30 days after the college's determination.

If your residency classification changes while attending CSM, the change form and all required documents must be filed prior to the first day of classes for the term you wish to attend. The change in classification isn't retroactive -- it goes into effect beginning in the term for which you filed. You can only file an application once each term.

The burden of proving you qualify as an in-county or in-state resident rests on you. If you do not provide complete and timely information, your request may be denied.

Read the complete residency policy in the appedicies of CSM's current catalog.

To update your address, telephone or e-mail on file, please complete an Update Contact information Form and bring the form into any of our four campus locations OR mail the completed form to College of Southern Maryland, ATTN: Call Center, P. O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910.

 

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

	beginning Fall 2009
Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's County Residents	$100/credit
Other Maryland residents	$174/credit
Out-of-state residents	$225 /credit
Credit by examination (not refundable)	$20/credit

Fees

Combined Fee	23% of tuition amount
Application/reapplication Course (each course)	no cost, see course description
Graduation, degree or certificate programs
if walking in ceremony	$45.00
if not walking in ceremony	$20.00
Letter of Recognition	no cost
Laboratory breakage	no cost
Certification verification (not refundable)	$20.00/credit
Portfolio assessment (not refundable)	$98.00/credit
Telecourse/Web course (each course)	$20.00/credit
Check returned NSF (not refundable)	$50.00
Skills Surveys retake	$25.00
Academic clemency	$40.00
Transcript	no cost
Late registration	no cost
Replacement of diploma/certificate	$15.00
Replacement of CEU document/Letter of Recognition	no cost
General course fee	dependent upon the course
Test Administration	contact the Testing Center for details
* Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notification.

 

Tuition Calculator

Calculate tuition and combined fees with our Tuition Calculator.

 

Financial Aid

For more information, contact the Financial Assistance office.

 

Delinquent Accounts

Please note that financially delinquent accounts may be referred to an outside collection agency. If this occurs, the individual or company will be responsible for all attorney and collection agency fees imposed.