The Academic Common Market was established in 1974 by the Southern Regional Education Board. The Maryland Higher Education Commission joined the consortium in order to offset the cost of higher education for Maryland students. Since then, thousands of students and parents have benefited.
ACM students pay in-state tuition.
Savings to Maryland students and parents are significant. In turn, Maryland taxpayers save because ACM provides access to costly, unique baccalaureate and graduate programs that otherwise would have to be duplicated in our own State. If the applicant is under the age of 24, the parents must comply with the above listed residency requirements. Admissions - Students must be accepted into a program of study not offered at a Maryland public college or university. Application - Applicants must complete the ACM admission form which can be obtained from the ACM State Certification Officer of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.