Registration
Most non-credit courses are designed for persons 16 years of age or older. Registrations not meeting this requirement will not be accepted UNLESS the course description clearly states that it is for the younger audience.
Continuing Education Courses run varying lengths. Please check the start/end dates of the courses in the schedule and be sure to register early.
Payment is due at the time of registration, by cash, check, credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or third-party purchase order/sponsorship billing.
- To register online: Check the online registration page for more information on how to register online for many of Continuing Education’s classes. Please note, not all classes are eligible for online registration. Search and Register for CE Courses.
- To register by mail: Print and fill out the registration form completely. Sign and date the completed form. Payment, along with purchase order, or signed Sponsorship Billing Authorization form must accompany registration form. Mail-in registrations must be received at least one week prior to course start date.
- To register by fax: Print and fill out the registration form completely. Fax registrations must use a credit card for payment. Include credit card type, number, expiration date, and owner's signature on the registration form. MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express accepted. Fax the complete form to 410-827-5852.
Find out more about registering for Continuing Education courses.
Scholarships are Available
Chesapeake College Foundation Scholarships (available for all programs)
- Chesapeake College and Workforce Investment Board partnership to award college funds
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Scholarships may have unique eligibility requirements
- Application required, no deadline
- Contact: wib@chesapeake.edu
EARN Grant
- State-funded workforce development grant
- Enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant program required
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Contact: cehealthcare@chesapeake.edu
Eastern Shore Smile Solutions Dental Scholarship
- Enrollment in Dental Assistant program required
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Application required, no deadline
- Contact: wib@chesapeake.edu
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship
TREES (Training Recruitment Education and Employment) Scholarship Fund
- Created by John DeLuca to support caring and compassionate individuals who would like to become
Certified Nursing Assistants
- Enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant program required
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Application and essay required, no deadline
- Contact: cehealthcare@chesapeake.edu
WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act)
- Federal workforce funding for approved post-secondary school programs
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Open to U.S. citizens or non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S.
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Application required, no deadline
- Contact: wib@chesapeake.edu
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
- State-funded workforce development scholarship
- Enrollment in an approved non-credit program required
- Must live in Maryland, be a Maryland high school graduate,
or be an active-duty U.S. Military member stationed in MD
- Application required, no deadline
- Contact: ce@chesapeake.edu
Through FY 2022, our eligible programs are as follows:
Students are eligible for an award up to $2,000 a year, for up to a total of two scholarship programs.
Wye River Marine Scholarship
- For residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot counties
- Registration in Marine Trades – Intro to
Outboard Engines course required
- Application required, no deadline
- Contact: skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu
Additional Assistance
The Upper Shore Network of American Job Centers serves Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties, offering a variety of services to local residents, including career training scholarships. Stop by one of their locations to see how they can help you pay for courses.
Payment Options
Sponsored Billing/Third Party Billing
Employer Billed Tuition and Fees: Advanced payments by company check are welcomed at the time of registration. The College can also bill an employer. Please provide the College at the time of registration, a purchase order or completed Sponsorship Billing Authorization form. Include the employee's name, Social Security number or student identification number, course number and title, and total amount of tuition, fees, and books (if applicable). Also include billing address and signature of person authorizing payment. Students will not be confirmed in their classes until the College receives the above information. The refund/withdrawal policy will apply.
Deferred Payment Plan
A deferred payment plan is now available to noncredit students with a minimum balance of $500 in tuition and/or fees on noncredit courses with a minimum course length of two months. See "Simple Steps to Set Up and Enroll in Payment Plan" here. To sign up, visit ACI Payment Plan.
Start making deferred payments through your plan. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
Advantages: easy online enrollment, a monthly payment plan, flexible payment methods, no interest, automatic student account balance adjustments when there are changes due to financial aid and/or course adds/drops.
Payment Methods: automatic bank payment (ACH), credit/debit card, checking account check.
Cost to Participate: $25 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee (ACH & credit/debit card), $30 fee if a payment is returned.
Enrollment Dates: Please check with the Business Office for current semester availability. NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!
Deferred Payment Plan Availability: Availability of the Deferred Payment Plan is determined by Chesapeake College. Please be aware the college may elect not to have the Deferred Payment Plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
Please note that your balance will automatically be adjusted if any additional funding is received or a class is dropped or added. However, the Business office reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary. You should review your agreement balance by logging into ACI Payment Plan (link HERE) or call the Chesapeake College Business Office at 410.822.5400, option 6, to confirm the change.
For more information, contact the Business Office at 410-822-5400, option 6, or e-mail BusinessOffice-WMC@chesapeake.edu.
Financing
Some allied health programs offered with other institutions have other financing options available. This depends on the program, and approval is not guaranteed. Please contact Lois Thomas, 410-822-5400 ext. 2234 for more information.
Lifetime Learning (Tax Credit)
Expenditures for Continuing Education courses may qualify for the LIFETIME LEARNING TAX CREDIT.
Under this program, a federal tax credit of 20 percent of the first $5,000 paid (up to $1,000) for qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the tax year for all students who are enrolled in eligible educational institutions.
This tax credit is limited by Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and is available to all students, regardless of age, course-load, program of study, or academic year.
See IRS Publication 970 or instructions for IRS Form 8863 for detailed information.