Eligibility
Students are eligible for the Regional Tuition Break if they are permanent residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island, and their primary major is in any of the following undergraduate programs:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (all majors)
Agroecology
Animal Science
Animal Studies
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Community-Centered Design
Community Entrepreneurship
Community and International Development
Ecological Landscape Planning and Design
Food Systems
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Plant Biology
Public Communication
Self-Designed (Requires faculty review and approval and cannot be declared at time of application.)
College of Education and Social Services (all majors)
Human Development and Family Science
Individually Designed (Requires faculty review and approval and cannot be declared at time of application.)
Social Work
Teacher Education: Art Education (PreK - Grade 12)
Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
Teacher Education: Elementary Education (K - Grade 6)
Teacher Education: Middle Level Education (Grades 5-9)
Teacher Education: Music Education (Pre-K - Grade 12)
Teacher Education: Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)
Teacher Education: Special Education (Birth - Age 21)
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (all majors)
Environmental Sciences
Forestry
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Sustainability, Ecology, and Policy
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
2027-28 Tuition Rate
Regional Tuition Break students will pay an estimated rate of $30,240, saving them more than $18,000 each year. (This rate is estimated. The final tuition rates for the 2027-2028 academic year will be set by the UVM Board of Trustees in the coming months. The Regional Tuition Break rate is 175% of the in-state rate, which represents a discount of more than 35% off the non-resident rate.)
Frequently asked questions
When does the program begin?
The Regional Tuition Break program begins with the fall 2027 entering class.
If I’m a returning student who enrolled at UVM before fall 2027, am I eligible?
No. The Regional Tuition Break is available only to students who enroll as first-time first-year or new transfers for Fall 2027. Students who received the NEBHE Tuition Break before Fall 2027 may continue to receive that benefit while they remain eligible under the prior NEBHE criteria.
How were the eligible majors chosen?
Eligible majors are in the following three colleges: Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, the College of Education and Social Services, and the College of Agriculture and Life Science. These colleges were selected because of the high number of programs they offer that support service, community impact, and sustainability.
What happens if I change my major?
You must remain in an eligible major to continue receiving the discounted rate.
What if my major is undeclared in one of the three colleges that qualify for the 2027-2028 discount?
Students who apply and enroll as undeclared or undecided in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Education and Social Services, or the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources are eligible for the discount.
How will this affect my financial aid?
All financial resources, including tuition discounts, will be taken into account when determining eligibility for financial aid.
Am I eligible for merit scholarships if I qualify for the Regional Tuition Break?
Yes. Incoming first-year and transfer students in the UVM Regional Tuition Break Program are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $20,000 per year.
Additional eligibility, financial aid, and billing guidance will be available before enrollment. Have questions now? Get in touch with us.