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Success by Degrees Program

Celebrate success. Save on tuition.

With the Success by Degrees Program, Massachusetts and Rhode Island community college graduates can earn a 15%* tuition credit on a fully online UMass Dartmouth bachelor's degree.

This program honors the achievements you’ve earned at your community college and helps ease the cost of finishing your bachelor’s degree. Supported by the Department of Online and Continuing Education, it provides some financial relief as you continue toward your next academic milestone.

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:

  • Apply to any fully online bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth. There are no other steps to take when applying.
  • 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. 

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.”

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