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At University of Maryland Global Campus, we’ve made it our mission to meet our students wherever they are, at their pace. If you’re a former federal employee looking for a new career, ��챬�� is offering services and resources—including a career expo event on June 16, 2025��Ի� a specialized scholarship opportunity—designed to help you on the road to your next success.

Explore Online Certification Exam Prep Opportunities

��챬�� offers non-credit course opportunities designed to prepare you for key industry certifications while also upskilling you in your career. Some of the non-credit opportunities that we offer include

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification prep courses, designed to prepare you for valuable human resources certifications, including the SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® exams.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification prep courses, designed to increase your knowledge base in project management and prepare you for PMP certification.
APICS certification courses, designed to equip you with new skills in supply chain management and ready you for several Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certifications, such as the CPIM.

Enroll in No-Cost PMP & SHRM Course Sessions

��챬�� is offering one session of SHRM and PMP online certification preparatory courses to former federal employees at no-cost. Each session will consist of a cohort of 20 students. The PMP prep course session is scheduled to begin June 25; the SHRM prep course session is scheduled to begin June 26.

Enroll Today

Apply for a Scholarship for Former Federal Employees

At ��챬��, we pride ourselves on being a flexible university that can adapt to the latest market trends and circumstances. We understand that right now is a challenging time for former federal employees, and we’re determined to help. Federal employees who were laid off on or after January 24, 2025, may be eligible to receive a scholarship* from ��챬�� that waives your application fee and offers you

a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for standard undergraduate programs
an up to 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for standard graduate programs (effective rate is equivalent to the in-state rate)
a 5 percent discount on in state and out-of-state tuition for graduate specialty programs

This scholarship opportunity will be effective starting in the summer 2025 term.��

* This scholarship cannot be combined with certain scholarships or discount programs, including the Maryland Completion Scholarship, the Military New Graduate Student Savings Program, and the discount for out-of-state community college alliances.

Learn About Scholarship Eligibility & Apply Today

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a displaced federal worker who was laid off on or after January 24, 2025. Individuals with a future layoff date are not eligible until their actual layoff has occurred. Please note: Spouses and dependents of displaced federal workers are not eligible for the scholarship.

You must complete a scholarship application form attesting that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.

Benefit from Additional Financial Resources

As part of our efforts to make college education more affordable, ��챬�� offers multiple options designed to lighten the financial burden of our students.

Financing & Payment Options

Explore ��챬��'s full range of financing and payment options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and financial aid opportunities.

Financial Solutions Advisors

Set an appointment with our financial solutions advisors, who are ready to assist you with personalized financial guidance.

Professional Judgment

These appeals may be an option if you submitted a FAFSA but have had special and/or unusual circumstances occur that are not reflected in that year’s document.

Get Career-Focused Student Support

��챬�� has made a commitment to provide a full-suite of career services to our students—at no cost, and for the rest of your life. From job fairs to professional development events, we are determined to give you access to tools and materials that can help you navigate your employment journey.

��ܰ��Career Connection blog��Ի� ��챬�� Blog are great resources for current students or alumni interested in getting expert advice from our specialists in the department of Career Services or who want to read about the latest market trends and career opportunities.

On June 16, 2025, ��챬�� will host a career expo specifically for former federal employees who are gearing up for a new chapter in their careers. Space is limited, so sign up today!

View Our Online Programs & Certificates

��챬�� also offers more than 135 degrees and certificates, the vast majority of which are available online. Choose an undergraduate degree or certificate in a market-relevant field such as business administration and management; cybersecurity technology; or public safety administration. Thanks to our flexible transfer credit policy, it’s never been easier to gain credit for the skills you already have and get a head start on a bachelor's degree.

Already have a bachelor’s degree? Advance your career and expand your knowledge base with a graduate degree or certificate. Earn your MBA with coursework in a number of career-focused specializations or pursue a degree in an area like data analytics or cybersecurity technology.

Apply for the Scholarship Opportunity

You must verify your eligibility to receive a waiver of the application fee and the scholarship, if applicable. Please complete all fields on the form. Once completed, the form will automatically be forwarded to Corporate Learning Solutions at ��챬�� for processing. Please contact cls@umgc.edu with any questions.

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