Cost of attendance
The Office of Student Financial Aid establishes estimated budgets also termed Cost of Attendance which are used to determine need and eligibility for financial aid awards. The Cost of Attendance also provides students and their families with a reasonable estimate of all costs, both direct and indirect. These budgets include allowances for tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses.
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fee amounts used in the cost of attendance budgets are based on full-time enrollment.
Room and Board
Room and board (food) allowance is based on the average expense a student may incur based on their living status. The cost associated with the student’s choice of meal plan and residency status (on or off campus) may vary from budget estimates.
Books and Supplies
The books and supplies allowance is based on an estimate provided by the UMES Bookstore for full-time enrollment. However, the expense of these items may vary based on the courses selected by the student.
Transportation
The transportation allowance is based on the average expense a student may incur based on their living status. The cost is associated with the variety of transportation expenses a student may incur (e.g. gas, maintenance, public transportation, travel to home state during vacations and holidays). The cost associated with the student’s choice of travel may vary from budget estimates.
Personal Expenses
Miscellaneous expenses include allowances for clothing, toiletries and other living expenses. These expenses may vary based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance is based on a reasonable estimate.
Tuition and fees are estimated at the time of awarding. Actual tuition and fee charges are determined by the Maryland Board of Regents at a later date.
The Costs of Attendance listed below are for the 2009-2010 Academic Year.
Maryland Resident Living On Campus
Maryland Resident Living Off Campus
Maryland Resident Living With Relatives
Out of State Resident Living On Campus
Out of State Resident Living Off Campus
Out of State Resident Living With Relatives
Maryland Resident Graduate Student
Out of State Resident Graduate Student
Maryland Resident Physical Therapy Student
Out of State Resident Physical Therapy Student