Fall 2020 Tuition Remission Guidelines

The Department of University Human Resources (UHR) Office of Employee Benefits is accepting tuition remission applications for Fall 2020 as of July 7, 2020.

Employee Tuition Remission

Faculty and staff employees must use the new University System (USM) of Maryland Tuition Remission Application Portal to apply for tuition remission at all USM institutions for themselves and their eligible spouses and dependents. Paper tuition request forms will no longer be accepted, except for those attending Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), Morgan State University, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Paper forms will still be required for these institutions and all retirees must use the paper form.

Employees must have an active, approved appointment in PHR with a start date no later than August 26, 2020 for Fall semesnter in order for the employee to be eligible for tuition remission.

  • Full-Time Employees (100%): Eight total credit hours for Fall 2020.
  • Regular Status Part-Time Employees (50% or more): Credit hours are prorated according to FTE.

The approved applications must be submitted through the USM Portal by September 14, 2020 for Fall 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

For more information on dependent eligibility, payment due dates, and more general information, please read the guidelines: Tuition Remission Letter Fall 2020.