FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Numerous financial assistance program are available to students. Eligibility varies by training program or course. Contact a UMBC Training Centers Enrollment Counselor to learn more.

MARYLAND BUSINESS WORKS PROGRAM

If you are a fulltime employee of a for-profit or non-profit private sector business headquartered in (or with at least one permanent physical location in) Maryland, your employer may be eligible to participate in the Maryland Business Works program to fund your professional development training. Reach out to an admissions counselor or visit here for more information.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS (POST-9/11 GI BILL® AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION & EMPLOYMENT)

Eligible veterans can utilize their VA Benefits to pay for approved training programs. Learn more about: VA Education/Training Benefits

(GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.)

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FUNDING

Many of our programs have been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to be eligible for WIOA funding. Learn more about: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding

SMART OPTION STUDENT LOANS

UMBC Training Centers students can apply for a Smart Option Student Loan with SallieMae Financial Corporation. Learn more about: Career Training Loans

PAYMENT PLANS

To help our students to finance their training, our Certificate programs are eligible for payment plans. Learn more about: Payment Plans

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PLANS

Our programs are eligible to be covered by many employers’ tuition reimbursement policies. If you or someone from your Human Resource department would like additional information, please call us at 443-692-6599.