Benefits

Guaranteed Admission — Associate degree earners get guaranteed admission to Goucher and no application fee.

Credit Transfer Guarantee — Block transfer of up to 64 credits, allowing for junior standing upon entry.

Advising from Start to Finish — Pre-transfer advising and streamlined credit evaluation, and ongoing success advising to support degree completion.

Peer Mentoring — Transfer-specific orientation and peer mentoring through Transfer Goucher Guides.

Expanded Opportunities — Access to certain Goucher facilities and events, and our global study abroad programs, while enrolled at CCBC.

Employee Discount — CCBC employees receive a 20% tuition discount on Goucher graduate programs, supporting professional development and strengthening institutional partnership.

Financial Aid

Robust Financial Aid — Access $15,000–$35,000 in annual merit scholarships, plus additional awards for Phi Theta Kappa members, Honors participants, and associate degree completion. Explore financial aid for transfer students.

Full-Tuition Coverage — Maryland community college students are eligible for the Guaranteed Access Grant or Pell (MD Advantage).

Eligibility & Next Steps

To be eligible for the Degrees to Succeed program, students must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Enroll in an associate degree program at CCBC
• Enroll in the Degrees to Succeed Program within their first year at CCBC or prior to earning 30 credits.

Ready to get started? Visit our CCBC Degrees to Succeed partnership page to register as a student or to explore additional transfer opportunities.