The following chart shows the semester hour prices for the UMUC Europe terms within the calendar year 2007:

UMUC Europe Tuition Chart

How to Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket
"Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses" Payment

A. Tuition

Step #1

UMUC Europe students:

Determine the number of semester hours you enrolled in each term as shown on the Calendar Year 2007. Using the UMUC Europe Tuition Chart above, multiply the number of semester hours by the tuition rate in effect that term for the appropriate course category.

Step #2

Deduct any tuition assistance, scholarships, grants, or other items either reimbursed to you or paid on your behalf that reduced your out-of-pocket expenses. The following list of items to deduct provides only examples and is not all inclusive:

B. Related Expenses

Sample Items That Qualify as "Related Expenses"

The term "qualified tuition and related expenses" means the tuition and fees an individual is required to pay in order to be enrolled at or attend an eligible institution. The following are examples of qualifying "related expenses".

Sample Items That Do Not Qualify as "Related Expenses"

Amounts paid for any course or other education involving sports, games, or hobbies are not eligible for the credit, unless the course or other education is part of the student's degree program. Charges and fees associated with room, board, student activities, athletics, insurance, textbooks, equipment, transportation, and similar personal, living or family expenses are not qualified tuition or related expenses. The following list provides examples of expenses that do not qualify and is not all inclusive:

Need More Information?

For information about your qualified tuition and related expenses with UMUC Europe, contact UMUC's Education Tax Credit Hotline Numbers:

Civilian Telephone:
06221-378334
DSN Telephone:
Heidelberg DSN 370-6762, Ext. 326

NOTE: Given the volume of inquiries, we encourage you to contact us by e-mail or fax prior calling. We will reply to all requests within 48 working hours.

For information about completing IRS Tax Form 8863 "Education Credits," see IRS Publication 970 or consult your tax advisor to determine the amount of your qualified tuition and related expenses that you may be able to claim as either a Hope or Lifetime Learning Credit on your 2005 tax return. Or contact the following:

IRS in Berlin, Germany: Civilian: +49-(0)30-8305-1140

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