Graduating High School Seniors

Start strong, save money & set yourself up for success.

You’ve worked hard to reach graduation—now take the next step toward a bright future!

Choose Your Path

Earn an Associate Degree

Earn an Associate Degree

Begin Your Journey Toward an Associate Degree

Start Your Application

Earn Certification for Skills

Earn Certification for Skills

Explore Short-Term Job Training Certificates

Browse Job Certificates

Earn While You Learn

Earn While You Learn

Review Available Trades Apprenticeship Programs

See Apprenticeships

Why Choose Carroll?

At Carroll, you can get a high-quality education close to home, so you can stay connected with family & friends while you pursue your academic or career goals. But the benefits of coming to Carroll don’t end there!

• Affordable Tuition: Whether you’re earning an Associate degree or completing a short-term job training program, start your future at Carroll without the stress of student debt.
• Personalized Support: You’re never just a number here! With one-on-one academic advising, career counseling, job placement assistance, and free tutoring, you’ll always have the support you need to succeed.
• Expert Faculty & Small Class Size: Learn from industry professionals and experienced professors in a hands-on, supportive environment. Our small class sizes mean more personal attention, so you gain the skills and confidence to move forward in your career or education.

Help Paying for Your Degree or Program

Don’t let the cost of tuition call off your college plans! We offer many opportunities to make coming to Carroll even more affordable for you.

Degree Seeking Students

Degree Seeking Students

Merit-based & need-based scholarships and more.

Explore Academic Scholarships

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Financial assistance for Workforce, Business & Community Education courses.

Explore Tuition Assistance

Earn College Credit for Your High School Work

Did you take AP classes, dual enrollment courses, or complete a CCPS Career & Technical Education (CTE) program? Good news—you may already have college credits waiting for you!

At Carroll, we recognize your hard work and help you save time & money by awarding credit for:

• AP exams – Score high and skip ahead in college.
• Dual enrollment & transfer courses – Start with college credits already on your transcript.
• Eligible CCPS high school programs – Turn your experience into college credit.
• Nontraditional learning experiences – Your skills & knowledge may count toward your degree!

Honors Programs

Carroll has 3 prestigious honors programs for degree-seeking students to choose from:

Pappalardo Honors Program

Challenge yourself with thought-provoking discussions and enriched learning. If you’re a high-achieving student pursuing a non-STEM field, this program connects you with top faculty and a community of curious minds.

Elevate Your Academic Journey

STEM Scholars Program

Passionate about STEM? Get hands-on research experience, professional mentoring, and a head start on transferring to a top university.

Empower Your STEM Path

Carroll Lynx Scholars

Want to design your own learning experience? This flexible program is perfect for independent thinkers, dual enrollment students, or part-time learners.

Customize Your Education

Attending Carroll Community College was the best decision I have ever made. I felt like a student and not just a number at a huge college. The class sizes at Carroll were perfect for me and I could truly build a relationship with my professors. I made a name for myself and got involved on campus. I love that I can call Carroll Community College a home.