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Celebrate success. Save on tuition.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island community college graduates can earn a 15%* tuition credit on a fully online UMass Dartmouth bachelor's degree.  

You're eligible to receive the 15%* tuition credit if you:

  • Completed an associate's degree from a Massachusetts or Rhode Island state community college with a 3.00 GPA or higher. 
  • Are matriculated in a fully online UMass Dartmouth undergraduate degree program within two years of receiving your associate's degree.
  • It's easy to remain eligible for continued tuition credits. Maintain a 3.0 GPA, remain continuously enrolled in an online program each fall and spring, and graduate within four years.

How to apply:

  1. Apply to any fully online bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth. There are no other steps to take when applying.
  2. Once your eligibility is confirmed via your submitted transcripts, your 15%* tuition credits are automatically applied each semester.

 *Tuition credit rate is subject to change by term and is applied to your account each semester. 

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Why study online at UMass Dartmouth?

Because affordability and ambition can live on the same transcript.

Keep your momentum rolling today with:

  • Nationally ranked online undergraduate programs (U.S. News & World Report). 
  • Programs designed for working adults and transfer students. 
  • The same academic curriculum. The same respected degree. Delivered online.
  • Career-focused programs designed to help you advance professionally.
  • Dedicated advising and student support from enrollment to graduation.
Kadijah Young '25 Headshot
Kadijah Young '25 Headshot
"After earning my associate's, I did extensive research to find a school that balanced quality with affordability. UMass Dartmouth stood out immediately. Their programs had depth, structure, and national recognition — but more importantly, they respected non-traditional students like me. The flexibility to study online without sacrificing the intensity of the coursework sealed the deal."
Kadijah Young '25 Finance BS

 

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