OPM-UMUC Alliance Online Open House for Federal Government Employees Fall 2014
Corporate Learning Solutions 2 Shelby Sours Senior Account Manager Danielle Haynes Account Manager 1-855-CLS-5300 or cls@umuc.edu www.umuc.edu/fedgov
Tell Us About Yourself 3 Please tell us how you learned about today s Online Open House and which programs are of interest to you. Please use the polling feature in WebEx to select your responses then click SUBMIT.
It s Official! 4 OPM and UMUC Alliance Offers Federal Employees Discounted Rates to Pursue Post-Secondary Education Historic education alliance provides access to diverse curriculum and increases access to high quality and affordable educational resources
Topics in this Session About UMUC Benefits for Federal Government Employees Eligibility Requirements Employment Verification Federal Government Portal Program Areas at UMUC Benefits Getting Started Admissions, Transfer Credits & Prior Learning Academic Calendar Tuition Rates & Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions 5
UMUC is Here to Help You! UMUC understands the needs of working adults with responsibilities and has been helping them achieve their education goals since 1947. Part of the University System of Maryland Over 95 certificate and degree programs 100% online! Regionally accredited 97,000+ students in 23 countries around the globe One of the largest education providers to the U.S. Military Community colleges alliances that allow you to transfer with ease Credit for experiential learning Credit for institutional training Over the phone and on-site academic advising Assistance with resume writing and career planning Networking opportunities with alumni and other students 6
Benefits for the Federal Government Federal Government employees, spouses, and dependents are eligible for: Waiver of the $50 application fee 25% discount on out-of-state tuition for most programs Single point of contact Customized portal for step-by-step application and enrollment instructions (www.umuc.edu/fedgov) PLEASE NOTE: Contractors are not eligible for the discount through this alliance. 7
Eligibility for Benefits 8 App Fee Waiver: All new applicants are eligible for application fee waiver Tuition Discount: Current and new students are eligible for tuition discount Discount is for out-of-state tuition only Residency/Military status: Students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency and active duty military and their spouses receive the regular UMUC rates
Eligibility for Benefits Cont d 9 All undergraduate programs are eligible All graduate programs are eligible for the discount except the MBA, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation, executive, and doctoral programs Employees must verify their employment, and spouses and dependents must verify their status to be eligible for the application fee waiver and discount UMUC uses the IRS definitions of spouse and dependent
10 Employment Verification UMUC verifies employment and status upon application to UMUC and then re-verifies annually 2 ways to verify employment A letter from HR on company letterhead with name, agency, dates of employment Most recent pay stub with name, agency, date 2 ways to verify status as dependent* Birth certificate Tax return from previous year 2 ways to verify status as spouse* Marriage certificate Tax return from previous year Submit documents to cls@umuc.edu or FAX to 301-985-7514 *Must also submit employment verification documentation
Federal Government Landing Page 11 www.umuc.edu/fedgov
Topics in this Session About UMUC Benefits for Federal Government Employees Eligibility Requirements Employment Verification Federal Government Portal Program Areas at UMUC Benefits Getting Started Admissions, Transfer Credits & Prior Learning Academic Calendar Tuition Rates & Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions 12
UMUC s Academic Programs 13 UMUC offers over 95 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs in: Business & Management Cyber Security Education & Teaching Healthcare & Science Information Technology & Computer Science Liberal Arts & Communications Public Safety Complete List of Programs: http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs
Spend Time Learning, Not Commuting 14 Online Finish your degree without leaving your job or other responsibilities Access course content at your convenience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Collaborate with classmates from around the world Learn from faculty-practitioners who bring realworld experience to the classroom UMUC provides detailed videos and instructions to help students navigate through our new online classroom experience Support Services UMUC Library Tutoring and Mentoring Advising Effective Writing Center Career Services 24/7 Technical Support Academic Clubs and Honor Societies
Getting Started Admissions Submit online application at www.umuc.edu/fedgov (ACT, SAT, GRE, or GMAT examinations are not required) Undergraduate: Must have completed high school or the GED exam Submit transcripts during first semester Graduate: Must have earned a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited university Submit transcripts before admission Personalized academic support services available Our Advisors can help you create your education pathway to success 15
Transfer Credit 16 Transfer Credits Prior Learning (Undergraduate) Undergraduate students may transfer up to 90 credits Graduate students may transfer up to 6 credits www.umuc.edu/tes Earn up to 30 credits through Course Challenge or Portfolio Development Earn up to 60 credits from Examinations Through Workplace Learning, earn 6 credits per semester for on-thejob learning Contact UMUC Advising at enroll@umuc.edu or call (800) 888-UMUC (8682) for a FREE tentative evaluation of your transcripts
Getting Started Undergraduate Schedule 17 8-week sessions Online and onsite schedule Register at least 5 days before start of session Complete Undergraduate Calendar: http://www.umuc.edu/students/calendar/undergraduate.cfm
Getting Started Graduate Schedule 18 12-week sessions Online and onsite schedule Register at least 5 days before start of session Complete Graduate Calendar: http://www.umuc.edu/students/calendar/graduate.cfm
Tuition Per Credit Hour 19 Undergraduate Graduate In-State $266 $458 Out-of-State $499 $659 Discounted Out-of-State $374.25 $494.25 Active Duty Military $250 $458 Graduate Cyber/MBA/etc. N/A $694 ** Tuition discount for out of state students excludes MBA, graduate cybersecurity, digital forensics, data analytics, executive, and doctoral programs UMUC Tuition Rates: http://www.umuc.edu/students/payments
Getting Started Financial Aid Put your academic goals within reach UMUC offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities, including our prestigious UMUC President s Scholarship Grants are available from a variety of sources, including the federal and state governments, UMUC, and private donors UMUC provides detailed information and instructions about federal and alternative loans UMUC has an interest-free monthly payment plan Email the Financial Aid Office at finaid@umuc.edu or call (800) 888-UMUC (8682) for questions regarding financial aid. 20
Getting Started Financial Aid 21 The UMUC Completion Scholarship Graduates of Maryland community colleges can complete a bachelor's degree program for about $12,000 an average of just $199 per credit well below the typical tuition cost for in-state students. For More Information Call 855-321-UMUC (8682) or e-mail cctransfer@umuc.edu.
Five Steps to Get Started! 1. Complete the UMUC application for admission Select U.S. Federal Government as your corporate sponsor 2. Verify your employment Send a copy of your paystub to cls@umuc.edu 3. Request official transcripts 4. Register for classes 5. Purchase course textbooks Visit www.umuc.edu/fedgov to get started today! 22
Frequently Asked Questions 23 1. How do I get my application fee waived and receive the discount? 2. Do I qualify for an in-state tuition discount? 3. How do I know if my previous coursework will be transferred to UMUC? 4. Does UMUC offer online and face-to-face courses? Are the online courses self-paced?
Frequently Asked Questions 1. How do I get my application fee waived and receive the discount? Please e-mail cls@umuc.edu after you apply and Mention that you are an Federal Government employee Provide your most recent pay stub so we can verify your employment Provide your UMUC ID number if you have it 24
Frequently Asked Questions 25 2. Do I qualify for an in-state tuition discount? No. UMUC offers a tuition discount only on out-of-state tuition. All in-state students are already receiving the lowest possible rates offered by the state of Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions 26 3. How do I know if my previous coursework will be transferred to UMUC? For an estimation of how your prior coursework will transfer, please submit unofficial transcripts along with your choice of major/minor to enroll@umuc.edu for a tentative evaluation (TE). TEs take 24-48 business hours to complete. You may also visit www.umuc.edu/tes to utilize the Transfer Evaluation System for an estimate of how your coursework may transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions 27 4. Does UMUC offer online and face-to-face courses? Are the online courses selfpaced? UMUC offers courses entirely online and in a hybrid format. UMUC offers hybrid courses at its classroom locations in the DC metro area. UMUC s online courses are asynchronous, which means that students do not have to log into the class at a particular time. However, the courses are not self-paced. Students must follow the course schedule and submit assignments by the due dates in the course syllabus.
Your feedback matters! 28 Please tell us about your experience on today s Online Open House. Please use the polling feature in WebEx to select your responses then click SUBMIT.
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