Tuition Waivers

There are waivers available for students taking credit and non-credit courses, so check with the
financial aid office for credit courses and continuing education for non-credit courses. If you are a member of the
military, national guard or are a veteran, contact the director of veterans services.

Disability

Tuition (not including fees) not covered by other financial assistance is waived for Maryland residents who are retired because of a disability as defined by the Social Security or Railroad Retirement Act, who enroll in any credit class that has at least 10, or is being continued with less than 10, regularly enrolled students. Enrollment of more than six credits must be in a credit program of study.

Students are also eligible to enroll in non-credit courses that lead to employment, including life skills instruction. Non-credit students should verify receipt of SSI/SSDI benefits with the Continuing Education Department at the time of registration by providing a disability benefit letter.

Students enrolling in credit coursework should follow the steps below.

To apply:

• Complete the FAFSA
• Fill out the tuition waiver form annually
  • Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and/or Summer 2026: 2025-26 Tuition Waiver Form
  • Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and/or Summer 2027: 2026-27 Tuition Waiver Form

Foster Care

Tuition and fees are waived for students who:

• register for classes before turning 25 years old,
• have resided in an out-of-home placement in Maryland and
• are enrolling in a credit program of study or non-credit courses leading to licensure or certification.

To Apply:

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Answer yes to the foster care question on the FAFSA.
• Contact the Foster Care and Homeless Youth Liaison, Ellie Soulis, at esoulis@worwic.edu or 410-334-2978.

Homeless Youth

Tuition and fees are waived for credit and non-credit students who:

• register for classes before turning 25 years old;
• have had a consistent presence in the state for at least one year before enrollment in a public institution of
  higher education that is documented by school, employment or other records;
• have been verified as a homeless child or youth, as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
  Act, at any time during the 24 months immediately preceding the student’s enrollment in a public institution of
  higher education or while the student is enrolled in a public institution of higher education; and
• enroll in a credit program of study or in non-credit courses that lead licensure or certification.

To Apply:

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Answer yes to one of the unaccompanied homeless youth questions on the FAFSA.
• Contact the Foster Care and Homeless Youth Liaison, Ellie Soulis, at esoulis@worwic.edu or 410-334-2978.

Maryland National Guard

Members of the Maryland National Guard who have two or more years of service remaining are eligible for a 50% tuition
waiver.

To apply:

• Submit an official command or unit State Tuition Waiver Letter, and
• Submit a copy of your military identification card

Documentation for a Maryland National Guard waiver must be presented to the director of veterans services each term.

National Guard members may also be eligible for the Chapter 1606 Montgomery Selected Reserve GI-Bill®.

Senior Citizens

Tuition is waived for Maryland residents who are 60 years old or older on a space-available basis.

Prior to the first credit class session, you must submit a Senior Citizen
Tuition Waiver Form and provide proof that your 60^th birthday has occurred. Non-credit students do
not need to submit a tuition waiver form, but must turn 60 years old prior to registering for classes.

You are responsible for fees and the cost of books/supplies.