CCBC offers tuition discounts and waivers for a variety of students and community members. Review the programs below to find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Any resident of Maryland who is out of the workforce because of a permanent disability as defined by the Social Security Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, (or in the case of former federal employees, the Office of Personnel Management), and enrolls in a community college class that has at least ten regularly enrolled students, may be eligible for a tuition waiver.
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Maryland's Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients covers tuition and mandatory enrollment fees at any Maryland public college, including CCBC. All majors and all semesters are eligible.
You may qualify if you are under 25 and were placed in out-of-home care by the Maryland Department of Human Services. Eligibility also extends to younger siblings who were concurrently placed into guardianship or adoption by the same family.
Next steps: Contact CCBC's Financial Aid Office to get started.
Maryland's Tuition Waiver for Homeless Youth covers tuition and mandatory enrollment fees at any Maryland public college, including CCBC. All majors and all semesters are eligible.
You may qualify if you were verified as homeless within the 24 months before enrolling or while currently enrolled. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, this includes students in shelters, motels, shared housing due to hardship or other unstable living situations.
Next steps: Contact CCBC's Financial Aid Office to get started.
Each service branch has its own application process, eligibility criteria, service obligations and restrictions for using Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits. Service members should follow the specific guidelines for their branch and get approval from their Education Center before enrolling in classes. We recommend starting the process at least 60 days before the semester begins. TA must be approved at least seven days before classes start.
Once approved, email your TA Authorization Letter to veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu.
Important: Tuition Assistance covers tuition only, not fees.
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For active duty service members and reservists temporarily unable to attend class, CCBC adheres to Volume 2, Chapter 3 of the Federal Student Aid Handbook. Contact Veterans Services or the Registrar’s Office to notify the college of your military service and your intention to return to school.
CCBC full-time employees and CCBC retirees who enroll in courses at CCBC are eligible for a tuition waiver. All applicable fees are the responsibility of the student.
Maryland residents, 60 years of age or older, who enroll in courses at CCBC are eligible for a tuition waiver. All applicable fees are the responsibility of the student. Students must be 60 years of age before the academic semester begins.
Early College Access Programs allow high school students to earn college credit at a reduced tuition rate. Additional discounts may apply for students enrolled in Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
Next steps: Complete the Application for Early College Access. Once you've applied, complete the Early College Access consent form, where you will be prompted to upload additional documents
No matter where you live in Maryland, you can enroll in nearly 50 high-demand programs at CCBC's statewide tuition rate of $149 per credit hour.
Next steps: Apply to CCBC and select one of the eligible programs as your program of study. After registering, check your schedule bill to confirm your address is correct and the statewide rate has been applied.
Students living in York County, Pennsylvania are eligible for a special discounted tuition rate. York County students are billed $1 more than Maryland residents of counties other than Baltimore County.
Next steps: Make sure your York County address is listed correctly in your application. The discounted rate will be applied automatically to your bill.
Under Maryland Senate Bill 677 (Section 15-106.10), CCBC will waive tuition and related fees for one course for a parent or legal guardian of a deaf or hard of hearing child. The course must teach a language or communication method.
To qualify, submit the following to the Bursar's Office:
Documents may be dropped off at the Bursar's Office or emailed to bursar@ccbcmd.edu.