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If you are a credit or degree-seeking student
CSM is the smart choice. Our annual tuition cost is less than half of a public four-year university in Maryland.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Costs and Aid
At the College of Southern Maryland, we know paying for your education can be stressful. That’s why we do everything possible to make a CSM education affordable for you.
The Cost of College
If you are a continuing education student
If you are taking classes for workforce training, adult education, or personal enrichment or hobbies, your payment process will be different from students pursuing degrees.
It's easy! You will pay a fixed cost per class. Costs are listed with each course description.
Making College Affordable
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are money for college based on financial need, academic achievement, specific affiliations, or leadership activities.
Loans
You must repay loans after graduation, so it is important to choose the right loan for your situation.
Work-Study Employment
CSM student employees consist of "Federal Work-Study students" and "student assistants." Federal Work-Study funds are a type of financial assistance for which you must apply to determine eligibility based on financial need.
Payment Plans
We make paying for college easier with the CSM monthly payment plan—a convenient, interest-free way to budget your expenses for credit and continuing education programs. This is not a loan program, so there is no credit check.
Resources
Complete the FAFSA.
Credit students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year for all federal student and parent loan programs, need-based grants, the Federal Work-Study program, and some need-based scholarships. However, even if you are a continuing education student or don't believe you will qualify for aid, we urge you to complete the FAFSA.
- The priority deadline for CSM assistance is March 1.
- The priority deadline for Maryland financial aid is extended to May 15.
- Federal school code for CSM: 002064.
$31,000
Average Savings For students completing their first two years of college at CSM
$4.6 million
In Scholarships Awarded to 4,000 Students By the CSM Foundation in the last 5 years
813
Scholarships Awarded Annually By the CSM Foundation on average in the past 5 years
700+
STUDENTS USING MILITARY OR VETERANS BENEFITS Proudly served by CSM