Transfers

Meet with your Pathway Advisors, Transfer Coordinators and Specialists

Meet with your Assigned Pathway Advisor to discuss your educational goals for core classes. Importantly to meet with your Transfer Coordinators/Specialists to discuss your transfer plans and options.

Transferring to another Institution

Whether you are interested in transferring to another institution before completing your HCCS associate degree, you have the option to do so. Additionally, you may be eligible to utilize “reverse transfer” credits earned at the new institution to satisfy your associate degree requirements at HCCS. You can reverse transfer up to 42 college-level credit hours within three years of leaving HCCS, provided all graduation requirements are met. Please consult with your Advisors, Coordinators, or Specialists for detailed information and guidance.

Dicuss Transfer Options with Transfer Coordinators/Specialists

Discuss transfer options with your Transfer Coordinators and Specialists. A transfer plan outlines the courses required by the university, which students can complete at HCCS toward their bachelor's degree. Whether you are still deciding on your choice of university or major, meet with career specialists, transfer coordinators, or specialists for additional guidance and information.

• Choosing a university for transfer involves multiple factors, but the cost is often the decisive factor for many HCCS students and their families. Recent research reveals that the perceived cost of attending a university, rather than the actual price, frequently discourages students from applying.

• Federal and state funding provides numerous financial aid opportunities, enabling many students to attend top-choice schools and pursue their preferred degree programs.

• Students are encouraged to ask the financial aid offices at their chosen universities to do a financial aid eligibility estimate. While not a guarantee of a student’­s funding, the cost estimate is a means by which a student may determine potential eligibility for financial assistance.

• The estimates depend upon the completeness and accuracy of the information students provide. Financial aid estimates are not well-publicized, and many universities do not wish to make the forecast unless a student has applied for admission to that school. However, financial aid offices do estimates upon request, usually only during the fall semester. It can be the basis for deciding whether a student can afford the school.

• Our partner universities highly seek HCCS students. Several institutions' data show that HCCS students who transfer with an associate degree have maintained an average GPA of 3.1. To support this transfer, the universities featured in this publication offer a variety of scholarships specifically for transfer students who have completed around 50 transferable semester hours.

• Preference may be given to those who have earned an associate degree before transferring. Scholarships are often awarded based on academic performance, leadership skills, and involvement in community and college activities. Please refer to the enclosed contact details for more information on deadlines and applications.