Continuing Education

Payment Options

• Tuition and fees are due on the day that you register.
• The Bursar's office accepts Visa or MasterCard, personal check, money order, or cash.
• If you have employer-paid tuition, bring written authorization from the employer.
• The college reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees.
• When registering through Online Express Services, payments must be made online with a credit card, or onsite at any campus the same day of registration.
• Registrations via FAX must be paid with a credit card at the time of registration.
• When registering by mail, payment must be submitted with the registration form.
• See the Register for Classes options for more information about payments.

Payment must be made at the time of registration, or financial assistance paperwork provided.

 

Financial Assistance Options

Students taking part in Continuing Education courses and programs may be eligible to receive financial assistance. Types of assistance that may be available include:

FACTS Interest Free Payment Plan (NEW)

To help meet your educational expenses, CSM is proud to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assesed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $35 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee. See the FACTS brochure (PDF, 272 KB) for more information.

Continuing Education Tuition Assistance

CSM offers financial assistance for students enrolled in a Continuing Education occupational/workforce training program.  To be eligible the student must demonstrate "financial need."  This need is determined by filing a Tuition Assistance Application with the Financial Assistance Department (FAD). Applicants may download the application or request one from FAD at any campus.

Employer Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement

Check with your employer to see if all or part of your educational costs can be paid up front, or if it is possible to obtain reimbursement after successful completion.

Workforce Investment Act Assistance

Certain individuals who meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) criteria may be eligible to have all or part of their course costs funded by WIA. To learn more, contact Southern Maryland Works, Inc. at 301-885-0020.

Veterans Benefits

Some building trades programs may be approved for On the Job Training (OJT) or Apprenticeship benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) if the student works for a participating employer. Visit www.gibill.va.gov, or call toll free, 888-442- 4551, for more information.

Tax Deductions

Some job-related Continuing Education training may be deductible on students' federal income taxes. Consult your tax adviser for more information.

Career Education Alternative Loans

Based on the student's credit history, these loans can be obtained for tuition, fees, books and supplies, and other educational expenses. These are not federal student loans. They are secured directly from a participating lender. Many banks and other lending institutions offer alternative loans. CSM does not specifically endorse any lender. Students should visit the web site of the lender they are interested in or search for alternative loans at a student loan research site, such as www.estudentloan.com/.