Continuing Education
General Information
- Costs
- Additional Tuition and Fees
- Proof of Residency
- Free Tuition for Senior Citizens and Disabled Retirees
- Employees of Maryland Business and Industry May Receive In-County Tuition Rate
- Payment
- Schedule Changes/Withdraw
- Adding Into Closed Classes
- Under 16?
- Course Cancellation
- Refunds
- Continuing Education Unit
- Voter Registration
- Services for Students with Disabilities
Costs
Costs are listed with each course description. Full payment of tuition and fees or third-party payment documentation must accompany the completed registration form(s). Students are individually responsible for payment of tuition, fees, and all other charges.
Additional tuition and fees
| Reason | Amount |
|---|---|
Legal residents of Maryland residing outside of the tri-county area |
$5 more per course |
Out-of-state residents |
$10 more per course |
Letter of Recognition |
no cost |
Replacement of letter of recognition |
no cost |
Check returned NSF (not refundable) |
$50.00 |
Proof of residency
To be eligible for in-county or in-state rates, please sign a statement on the Continuing Education Registration form certifying that you've lived at your current address for at least three consecutive months. Adjustments of tuition will not be made once the class starts, even if you move. If you have questions or wish to review your residency status, contact the Admissions Office at 301-934-7520 or 301-475-6707, ext. 7520.
Free Tuition for Senior Citizens and Disabled Retirees
If you are a Maryland resident, 60 years of age or older or retired and disabled as defined by the Social Security or Railroad Retirement Act, you need not pay the course tuition for most courses, if the course has sufficient enrollment to be conducted. However, you are still responsible for all other related costs.
Employees of Maryland Business and Industry May Receive In-County Tuition Rate
You can save money if you are an employer who maintains facilities, operates, or does business in Maryland and pays employee tuition. The College of Southern Maryland has developed a cost-saving agreement that allows Maryland employers to be charged lower, in-county tuition rates for their employees not living in the Southern Maryland area. To be eligible, employers must pay the tuition for their employees taking College of Southern Maryland credit or continuing education courses. Employers must sign the Business In-County Tuition Rate Agreement and submit it with the employee registration. Please call the Admissions Office at 301-934-7530 for more information.
Schedule changes/withdrawal
To add or drop a class, you must make the change through Online Express Services or by submitting a Change of Schedule form (PDF, 16.8 KB) at any of our campus locations.
Adding Into Closed Classes
Occasionally, seats will become available in a class that has been closed. You can monitor seat openings through Online Express Services. If a seat become available, you can add the class online or in person at one of our campus locations. Payment is required at the time of the registration.
Under 16?
All courses are intended for persons over the age of 16, unless specifically stated for youth. If you have any questions, contact the Registrar's Office for information.
Course Cancellation
The college reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. However, every attempt will be made to prevent undue hardships on students. Students enrolled in courses cancelled by the college will automatically receive full refund of tuition and fees.
Refunds
Students wishing to drop a course and receive a refund must make the change through Online Express Services or by submitting a Change of Schedule form (PDF, 16.8 KB) at any of our campus locations.
Refunds will first be applied to any past-due balances owed the college.
To verify a refund date, contact the Registrar's Office at the La Plata Campus.
Refund Policy
Students officially withdrawing from a credit or continuing education course during the published period are eligible for a refund. Students withdrawing after the normal refund period will not receive a refund.
In extreme circumstances, when the student is forced to withdraw after the normal refund period, the college will consider granting a partial refund of tuition and fees.
To be eligible for consideration, the student must meet the criteria described in the Involuntary Withdrawal Policy and must submit a written request and all documentation to the Registrar's Office.
Refund Procedure
A student officially withdrawing by the last college business day prior to the start of a class is eligible for a 100 percent refund of tuition and applicable fees (see the schedule to determine those fees which are refundable). In addition,
For courses that last 14 weeks or longer:
- 100% refund prior to the first day of class
- 100% refund during the first week (the 7 calendar day period following the first day of class)
- 50% refund during the second week (the next 7 calendar day period)
- 0% refund after the second week
For courses that last 6 to 13 weeks:
- 100% refund prior to the first day of class
- 100% refund during the first two days following the start of class (does not include the first day of class)
- 75% refund during the remainder of the first week (the next 5 calendar day period)
- 50% refund during the second week (the next 7 calendar day period)
- 0% refund after the second week
For courses that last 15 days to 5 weeks:
- 100% refund prior to the first day of class
- 100% refund during the first two days following the start of class (does not include the first day of class)
- 0% refund after the first two days
For courses that last 14 days or fewer:
- 100% refund prior to the first day of class
- 0% refund on the first day of class or late
Continuing Education Unit
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized method for recording participation in a continuing education (credit-free) program that does not carry credit toward a degree but does meet established criteria for increasing knowledge and competencies. One CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours to those students who complete a minimum of 80 percent of an organized continuing education course.
Voter Registration
Maryland Voter Registration Applications are available at the Student Life Office at each campus. Applications may be turned in at the Student Life Office, or mailed to the Board of Supervisors of Elections in the county where you reside. For more information, contact the Student Life Office 301-934-7508.
Services for Students with Disabilities
For information on services for student with disabilities, contact the Academic Support Services/ADA Coordinator.
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