| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.71 |
| Liaison | Matthew Harmin |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goucher College
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 4.00 |
Carol
Crouse Office of Communications Assistant Office of Communications |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) was created to make a Goucher education more accessible to first-generation Maryland residents from low-income backgrounds. Selected EOP scholars benefit from extensive support, including a substantial financial aid package and special programming to enhance their academic and social opportunities during their four years at Goucher.
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
The EOP Program has dedicated staff members to assist students with math and science support. Additionally, staff members provide in-depth support through workshops, retreats, and other activities.
A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Students selected as EOP scholars participate in a month-long residential summer bridge program that focuses on immersing the students into the college experience.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
EOP students are packaged up to their cost of attendance (COA) each year without student loans. Funds for these packages come from federal, Maryland state, and institutional sources.
A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
In general, admissions counselors work with all parents, regardless of income-level, in guiding them through the college admissions process.
A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
All admissions counselors visit with community-based organizations (CBO) around the country to inform students and CBO staff members of opportunities available at Goucher. Additionally, the admissions office hosts an on-campus program for Maryland high school counselors to inform them of the EOP Program and other opportunities for their students. Admissions staff also attend professional development events geared toward recruiting first-generation and/or low-income students
A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Through a separate application process, the admissions office provides travel assistance to admitted students who want to visit to the campus.
A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
EOP students are packaged up to their cost of attendance (COA) each year without student loans. Funds for these packages come from federal, Maryland state, and institutional sources.
A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:
Students with a higher percent of need (and higher achievement, as defined by admissions) receive a greater gift aid package.
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
Part-time Goucher II students are automatically granted a scholar's award that substantially reduces the cost of tuition, and financial aid is available for eligible full-time students.
A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
The Goucher II program is a re-entry program for adults who wish to complete or begin their undergraduate studies at Goucher College. Prospective students are eligible for Goucher II if they have independent status, as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1992 (at least 24 years of age, or a veteran, or married, or with legal dependents other than a spouse). This flexible daytime program is for those who wish to study either part or full time and emphasizes the development of a strong foundation in a wide range of basic academic skills.
Goucher II students learn in a supportive environment marked by small classes and close personal attention from faculty. Goucher's internship program provides students with practical experience that helps them to change a career or begin a new one.
The college accepts up to 60 credit hours for courses completed at other accredited two- and four-year institutions in which at least a grade of C- was earned. Course credit may be transferred regardless of when the courses were taken, but they must be relevant to the Goucher curriculum to be accepted. Part-time Goucher II students are automatically granted a scholar's award that substantially reduces the cost of tuition, and financial aid is available for eligible full-time students.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| The percentage of entering students that are low-income | --- |
| The graduation/success rate for low-income students | --- |
| The percentage of student financial need met, on average | --- |
| The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt | --- |
The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.