University of Maryland - Office of Professional Studies: Keep Learning

Billing & Payment

When to Pay

Bill payment due dates are determined by the date of a student's initial enrollment. Students are responsible for paying their account charges by the established bill due dates.

Click here for the deadlines for the Master of Life Sciences program

If you are registered for Summer: Payment is due:
By April 25th May 20
After April 25th The Friday prior to the
first day of your first course
If you are registered for Fall: Payment is due:
By July 25 August 20
Between July 26 and Aug 25 By September 20
After Aug 25 By September 20
If you are registered for Spring: Payment is due:
By December 21 January 20
Between December 22 & January 25 February 20
After January 25 By February 20

Electronic Billing

Paper bills are NOT mailed. Students receive their monthly bill electronically. You must register to receive your electronic billing statements.

The University of Maryland assumes no responsibility for the delivery of monthly billing statements. It is your responsibility to update your contact information. Please click here to update your contact information.

Finance charges of 1.5% of an unpaid balance are assessed monthly. Accounts not paid in full by the appropriate due date are subject to a late payment fee of 5% and are considered delinquent. Students whose accounts are delinquent will not be permitted to register for further courses until the outstanding balance has been paid in full. A service fee will be assessed for all dishonored checks returned due to insufficient funds, stopped payment, or postdating.

How to Pay

Access Account Balance

Web site: www.my.umd.edu

  • Log in using your Directory ID/Password
  • Select Academics & Testudo
  • Your account balance is posted on this page.

Payment Methods

  • Web site:
  • Fax:
    • 301-314-9098 (Financial Service Center)
    • Credit Card payment only, with the following information:
    • Card Type (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, or Discover Card)
    • Account Number
    • Expiration Date
    • Name on Card
    • Signature
  • Mail:
    • Check or money order (made payable to University of Maryland) or credit card.
    • Financial Service Center
    • Lee Building
    • University of Maryland
    • College Park, MD 20742-5151
  • In person:
    • Financial Service Center, 1115 Lee Building
    • Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card.
    • The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Third Party Billing

The Bursar's Office at the University of Maryland offers Third Party Billing. This is when a private or government agency is paying any portion of your tuition or fees and they are requesting a bill from the University. To obtain more information on Third Party Billing, please contact SPOC.

Cancellation & Withdrawal Policy

To withdraw from a course on or after the first day of the course, students must make a formal request by e-mailing spoc@umd.edu. Withdrawals are made effective the date the request is received. Students may withdraw from a course at any time during the term without academic penalty; however, withdrawals are recorded on final transcripts.

Fees are non-refundable when a student withdraws from a course.

Tuition refunds are granted based on the refund schedule below:

  • There is a 100% refund for classes canceled prior to the first day of the semester/term.
  • There is a 70% refund for withdrawals processed within the first week (seven calendar days) from the first day of the semester/term.
  • There is a 50% refund for withdrawals processed within the first two weeks (14 calendar days or more) from the first day of the semester/term.
  • There is no refund granted for withdrawals processed after the first two weeks (15 calendar days or more) from the first day of the semester/term.

Tuition Refund Policy

The University of Maryland will not automatically refund a credit balance. However, students may request a refund by visiting http://www.testudo.umd.edu/apps/saracct/. Tuition refunds are based on the date of withdrawal or cancellation as described above.

These dates may be different from the University's official deadlines. As a result, students should wait until the proper amount is credited to the account before requesting a refund in order to avoid additional charges.

Credit card payments are refunded by crediting the original credit card account. Refund requests are usually completed within two to three weeks from the date of receipt of the request. Payments made by check are refunded with a check made payable to the student within three to four weeks.