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University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | College of Education
Overview
A competitive 3-week summer program offering 3 university credits across multiple disciplines for rising high school sophomores through graduating seniors. Students choose between on-campus or fully online instruction, with coursework posted to their UMD transcript.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
College Park, MD
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,791
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission contingent upon space availability. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA required. Early applicants prioritized for first course selection.
Application requirements
Unweighted GPA
3.0 or higher (GPA Exception Appeal available for extenuating circumstances)
Grade Level
Rising grade 9 or above (most courses require rising grade 10+; some require rising grade 11+)
Age
Minimum 13 years old
High School Transcript/Report Card
Unofficial acceptable; must include courses in progress, grades, and cumulative GPA
Health Insurance Card
Copy required (PDF, JPG, or PNG)
Course Prerequisites
Vary by course (e.g., high school biology, algebra I/II, English)
Application Fee
$75
Program Deposit
$275 (credited toward total bill within one week of charges posting)
Payment Method
Electronic payment (credit/debit card) required
Disability Accommodations
Documented disabilities eligible for accommodations through UMD Accessibility & Disability Service; request deadline June 1
Cost & sessions
Campus option: $1,791 (tuition $1,311 + campus fee $229.70 + program fee $250). Online option: $1,420 (tuition $1,311 + distance learning fee $108.70). Additional course-specific fees ($25–$140) may apply. Application fee $75 and program deposit $275 (credited toward bill) required separately. Textbooks not included.
Financial aid
Limited number of competitive partial scholarships available; maximum award 30% of total program fee. Scholarship application period Feb 13–Apr 1 with decisions by Apr 15. Requires federal income tax return copy and personal statement. Previous scholarship recipients ineligible in subsequent years. Tuition remission available for dependent children of eligible UMD faculty/staff. Many public school districts offer dual enrollment/early college financial assistance.
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