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Tuition and Housing Costs are not yet available for 2024. They will be similar to the 2023 amounts, listed below*.

Total Cost = Summer Bridge Fee + Tuition/Fees + Housing (optional)

Summer Bridge Fee: $500

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Tuition & Fees*
1 Course ( 3 Credits ) $1,304
1 Course ( 4 Credits ) $1,732
2 Course ( 6 Credits ) $2,588
2 Course ( 7 Credits ) $3,016

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Housing**
Housing
(Default, 12 meals/week)
$2,094
Housing
(Opt-In, 14 meals/week)
$2,346

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TOTAL COST ESTIMATE (no housing): $1804 – $3516

TOTAL COST ESTIMATE (with housing): $3398 – $5362

*All students receive the Maryland in-state tuition rate for the courses they take as part of Dawg Days: Jumpstart Summer Bridge. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland, Board of Regents. More information about summer tuition and fees can be found here: Office of Summer, Winter, and Special Programs

**Summer 2023 Housing Costs were $2094 (default, 12 meals/week) or $2,346 (opt-in, 14 meals/week). Updated costs have not been made available by UMBC Residence Life yet. This page will be updated immediately when available.

Housing is OPTIONAL for Summer Bridge. You do not have to live on campus to participate but should expect to commute to campus 3-5 days/week. For more information, please see the Summer Housing Website.

Billing

The Dawg Days: Jumpstart Bridge costs will be billed in July with the start of the program and due August 16th. Extensions for the payment deadline are available.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is limited during the summer term. Students must be enrolled for summer courses through Dawg Days: Jumpstart and demonstrate significant financial need per the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for financial aid. Students with significant financial needs are those who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Website.

3/5/2024