Simultaneous Membership Program

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)Cadets will:

• Assist leaders in their Army National Guard (ARNG)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) unit and get hands-on management and leadership training
• Attend weekend drill/annual training
• Get paid as an E-5; wear cadet rank at training (cadet 2nd Lieutenant)

In State Tuition

If you're a member of the Maryland National Guard or on active duty, you may be eligible for in-state tuition.

To apply you will need to complete the Petition for Change in Residency Status available at http://testudo.umd.edu/rco/downloads.html.

You must submit all paperwork no later than the first day of classes in the semester for which in-state status is sought.