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title: University of Maryland Launches Tuition Program for Low-Income State Residents (NBC4 Washington)
date: 2022-10-24T13:55:00-04:00
author: Mei Lu
canonical_url: "https://provost.umd.edu/news/value-of-humanities-degrees-goes-beyond-salary-the-chronicle-of-higher-education-2"
section: News
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# University of Maryland Launches Tuition Program for Low-Income State Residents (NBC4 Washington)

*October 24, 2022* — by Mei Lu
> Provost Jennifer King Rice speaks to NBC4 Washington about the Terrapin Commitment, a new financial aid program for low-income students who are Maryland residents.

Provost Jennifer King Rice speaks to NBC4 Washington about the Terrapin Commitment, a new financial aid program for low-income students who are Maryland residents.


> This commitment is aimed at helping to fill that unmet need and ensure that tuition and fees are covered for these students.



- [Watch On NBC4](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/umd-launches-program-for-low-income-state-residents/3190235/)