Golden ID Program

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is committed to supporting lifelong learning. It provides educational opportunities for senior citizens in Maryland. UMB's tuition waiver program aligns with the University System of Maryland (USM) VIII - 2.30 Policy on Waiver of Tuition and Granting of Other Privileges for Senior Citizens of the State of Maryland. It aims to make education accessible and affordable for qualified senior citizens.

Eligibility

Consistent with University System of Maryland (“USM”) VIII - 2.30 Policy on Waiver of Tuition and Granting of Other Privileges for Senior Citizens of the State of Maryland, it is the Policy of the University of Maryland Baltimore (“UMB”) to waive tuition, where practicable, for individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in undergraduate or post-baccalaureate courses
  • residents of the State of Maryland
  • sixty years of age or older
  • retired
  • whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits,
  • who are not employed full-time, in accordance with the provisions of this Policy (“Qualified Senior Citizen”). The program is only valid for fall and spring terms.  Summer and winter terms are excluded.

    How to Apply

    1. To request a tuition waiver under this Policy as a Qualified Senior Citizen an individual must complete an application for classification for in-state status and provide supporting documentation to demonstrate that the individual meets all of the Requirements stated in Part I of the policy and procedure.
    2. The individual must also complete the UMB Golden ID Application and submit all required documentation.
    3. The UMB Registrar will determine if the individual meets the initial requirements. The determination of the Registrar is final. UMB will make its own determination and is not required to accept a determination made by any other constituent institution of USM.
    4. If the Registrar determines that the individual is eligible for waiver under Part I of this Policy, the individual and school/program will be notified of the students’ eligibility as a Qualified Senior Citizen.

    For more information about the policy and procedure requirements, see UMB Policy on Waiver of Tuition and Granting of Other Privileges for Senior Citizens of the State of Maryland.