Tuition and Fees

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

IMPORTANT: Tuition & Fees

Effective Fall 2012 semester, tuition at the College of Southern Maryland will increase by $4 per credit for all in-county residents.

For 2013 Summer I & II semesters, payment is due May 7, 2013.
For 2013 Fall semester, payment is due August 14, 2013.

Fall 2012/January 2013/Spring 2013/Summer I & II Tuition Worksheet

 

Refunds

For refunds, please see our Tuition Refund Policy.

January 2014 semester classes begin January 6th and end January 17th. January 2014 semester classes must be dropped the day before class begins to receive a 100% refund.

Payment Due Date for Summer I & II 2013 Terms: May 7, 2013
Payment Due Date for Fall 2013 Term: August 14, 2013

For Summer I & II 2013 terms: If you register between March 5, 2013 and May 6, 2013, one of the following payment arrangements must be in place at the time of registration.

For Fall 2013 term: If you register between April 22, 2013 and August 13, 2013, one of the following payment arrangements must be in place at the time of registration.

1. Pay a minimum of 20% down.
2. Submit a FAFSA and the results must be received by CSM.
3. Sign up for the CSM Tuition Payment Plan with the Bursar's office.
4. Submit tuition assistance paperwork to the Busar's office.

Beginning May 7, 2013, payment is due in the full amount at the time of registration for the Summer I & II 2013 semesters.

Beginning August 14, 2013, payment is due in the full amount at the time of registration for the Fall 2013 semester.

To register or add a class online you must:

1. Pay in full online using MasterCard or Visa, Discover, or American Express.
2. Have sufficient approved and processed tuition assistance to cover the balance.
3. Have sufficient approved and processed financial aid to cover any outstanding balance.
4. Pay by cash, check, or money order in person by visiting a convenient campus location.
5. Enroll in the CSM Tuition Payment Plan. Students enrolling in the CSM Tuition Payment Plan can complete an agreement online or in person. Students desiring to modify an existing payment plan must do so in person or email paymentplan@csmd.edu.

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 2012
Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's County Residents	$111/credit
Other Maryland residents	$192/credit
Out-of-state residents	$248/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	no cost
if not walking in ceremony	no cost
Letter of Recognition	no cost
Laboratory breakage	no cost
Certification verification (not refundable)	$20.00/credit
Portfolio assessment (not refundable)	$100.00/credit
Telecourse/Web course (each course)	$20.00/credit
Check returned NSF (not refundable)	$50.00
CSM Tuition Payment Plan NSF (not refundable)	$25.00
Skills Surveys retake	$25.00
Academic clemency	$40.00
Transcript	no cost
Late registration	no cost
Replacement of diploma/certificate (form)	$20.00
Replacement of CEU document/Letter of Recognition	no cost
General course fee	see latest schedule of classes
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

Past due balances will be forwarded to the State of Maryland’s Central Collection Unit (CCU). A 17% collection fee will be added to all debts referred to the CCU.

The College reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student for nonpayment, but it is ultimately the students responsibility to withdraw from classes.