Tuition Credits and Waivers
The Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies accepts tuition credits (formerly known as tuition waivers). Tuition credits vary by category. The chart below is a summary of tuition credits for some categories. For questions concerning tuition credits, eligibility requirements or university financial aid, please email the Solution Center at TheSolutionCenter@uml.edu. Please note that not every online course through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is eligible for tuition credits. Tuition credits are also not available for blended, off-campus, directed studies, departmental exams, practicums and internships.
A tuition credit form is required for each academic semester attended and must be submitted before, or during the semester the tuition credit will be applied. Retroactive tuition credits will not be honored.
Tuition Credit Eligibility Summary
Additional requirements for tuition credits can be found on the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education website at www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/programs.asp. For questions concerning tuition credits, eligibility requirements or university financial aid, please email the Solution Center at TheSolutionCenter@uml.edu.
| Categorical Tuition Credits (MA Department of Higher Education) | Full-Time UG - Day** | Full-Time GR - Day*** | GPS In Person UG | GPS In Person GR | GPS Online UG and GR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clients of Mass Rehab/Commission for the Blind* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 100% Tuition | 0% | 0% |
| Native American* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 100% Tuition (Effective Summer 2019) |
0% | 0% |
| Senior Citizens* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 100% Tuition | 0% | 0% |
| Veterans* | $727/sem, $1454/year | $818.64/sem, $1637.28/yr | 100% Tuition | 100% | 0% |
| Other Tuition Credits | Full-Time UG - Day** | Full-Time GR - Day*** | GPS In Person UG | GPS In Person GR | GPS Online UG and GR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCF Adopted Children* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DCF Foster Children* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| John and Abigail Adams* | $727/sem , $1454/year | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Stanley Koplick Certificate of Mastery* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Valedictorian* | $727/sem, $1454/year | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
*All requirements must be met in order to receive a tuition credit. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the opening of the academic year
- U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations
- Compliance with Selective Service Registration
- Not in default on any federal or state student loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received
- Enrolled in at least 3 undergraduate credits per semester in a state-supported undergraduate degree or certificate program
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional and federal standards
** Additional requirements for these tuition credits can be found on the MA Department of Higher Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance website.
*** Full-time GR is based on 9 credits. Tuition credits will be applied up to a maximum of 12 credits at the rate of $1091.50/sem or $2183/yr.
GPS = Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
UG = Undergraduate
GR = Graduate