What are the tuition rates and fees at Montgomery College?

Montgomery College has different tuition rates depending on your residency classification: Montgomery County residents, Maryland state residents, and out-of-state residents. Montgomery County resident tuition rates are based on the current Credit and Fee Schedule for the Academic Year and are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees. Montgomery County residents pay the lowest rate, while Maryland residents usually pay double that per credit, with the exception of those students enrolled in one of the Maryland Healthcare Manpower Shortage Programs, and out-of-state residents pay three times that amount per credit. There are applicable student fees as well. Current tuition rates can be obtained online through at the Montgomery College’s Homepage.

Enrolled Students Outside of Montgomery County    

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program may or may not be included under Designated Statewide Programs at the time of your enrollment. If the program is listed you will be able to request the in-county tuition rate by completing the Maryland Healthcare Manpower Shortage Form. Please check this website to see if you are eligible for this benefit. 

 I heard some students are eligible for waivers or discounts. How do I find out if I qualify?

There are a number of students who may be eligible for full or partial tuition waivers at Montgomery College.  For example, did you know that if you are a Maryland resident age 60 or older at the time of registration you can enjoy a full tuition waiver? (Note that the waiver is not available during regular registration, so you’ll have to check the Schedule of Classes for when the waiver goes into effect).  Also disabled retirees also have their tuition waived, but they too still have to pay all the required student fees. This waiver is given on a space-available basis, and eligible students must submit a Disability Retirement Tuition Waiver Certification form.  Members of the Maryland National Guard for a minimum 24-month enlistment are eligible for a 50-percent tuition waiver. National Guard members can register during regular registration. For the most up to date information on eligibility requirements for tuition waivers, please go to Montgomery College College’s website.

 Are Students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program  eligible for tuition assistance through the Maryland Healthcare Manpower Shortage Program?

The State of Maryland has a shortage of professionals in certain healthcare fields. Students majoring in these designated fields, who are Maryland residents and live outside Montgomery County are eligible for in-county tuition. Eligible students must submit a Statewide & Manpower Shortage Enrollment Verification form (http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/admissions/StudentForms/state.pdf)

each semester they take courses while enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.  In-county tuition is offered to out of county Maryland residents while funds are available through the Statewide & Manpower Shortage Programs.

 How can I register for courses and pay my tuition?

All fees associated with enrollment are paid at the time of Registration online through a student’s  MyMC account, through the Office of Admissions & Records or the Cashier’s Office. Payment may be made at the Office of Admissions and Records by check, money order, or credit card. Cash payment must be made at the Cashier’s Office. Checks and money orders are payable to Montgomery College for the exact amount of tuition and fees. Credit card payments and an Automatic Payment Plan option are available online through the following website:

 Who is eligible for refunds?

The effective date for withdrawal will be the date a student successfully drops the class online or the date that notification of withdrawal is filed in the Office of Admissions and Records. The refund deadline for each course is listed on the invoice/schedule that a student receives at the time of registration; these deadlines are also listed in MyMC.  All refunds are payable by check to the student of record. Fees are non-refundable.

 How can I apply for financial aid (or student loan)?

Every student deserves help in financial situations, especially when it is related to higher education. In case of monetary needs, Office of Financial Aid at Montgomery Collage is honored to help students at all times. The priority deadlines to submit applications are May 15^th for the fall semester and November 1^st for the spring semester. Late applications will be accepted and reviewed in date order of your Montgomery College file completion. Your Montgomery College file is complete on the date they record the acceptance of all Montgomery College required documents in the computer system. Award letters are based on full time attendance. Some aid programs require full time study (12 bill hours). If you expect financial aid for school expenses and you withdraw, drop your classes or stop attending, you may lose your aid eligibility but still owe a bill. For more information and to download the application. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid

 Approximate cost of getting started in the DMS Program