Learn more about transfer scholarship opportunities!
Many four-year institutions offer scholarships specifically for students who plan to transfer. These scholarships are awarded based on academic or technical achievements, participation in extracurricular and leadership activities, exhibited talents of the fine arts or athletics or other criteria.
University Transfer Scholarships
The criteria and information for a variety of scholarships offered by four-year institutions are available below. This list is not exhaustive, and students are encouraged to contact universities directly for best opportunities.
The Transfer Merit Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and is renewable for up to four semesters. Students must be enrolled with a 3.25 GPA and have at least 12 transfer credit hours. To be considered, students must complete the registration process at AAMU and pay the $30 application fee and $115 enrollment fee. A scholarship application is not required.
The M.A.L.E. Initiative Scholarship provides $10,000 per year in financial assistance for two years. Scholarship will cover tuition, books and teacher assessments. Eligibility requirements include:
- Be a minority male
- Clear background check for state certification
- Major in an education program
- Complete an essay
- Agree to participate in mentoring and professional development opportunities
- Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
For more scholarship opportunities, visit https://www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html. More scholarship are available in the A&M portal after admission is complete. For more information on Alabama A&M University, visit www.AAMU.edu.
Scholarships Application Dates: Oct. 1-Feb. 15. To apply, visit www.alasu.edu/scholarships
- Presidential Academic Scholarship 3.76 GPA | 26 ACT or 1240 SAT Full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship 3.51 GPA | 22 ACT or 1160 SAT Full tuition, required fees and books for a maximum of eight semesters.
- Academic Incentive Scholarship 3.0 GPA | 20 ACT or 1020 SAT Full tuition and $500 for books for a maximum of eight semesters.
- Black & Gold Scholarship 2.75 GPA | 18 ACT or 940 SAT $2,000 - $4,000 for tuition, required fees and/or on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters.
Admission page: https://www.alasu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Scholarship page: https://www.alasu.edu/admissions/undergrad-admissions/asu-academic-scholarships
Athens State University offers scholarship programs that could provide additional resources to meet the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. Below are the available scholarships:
· Excellence — Up to $2,000 a year — Minimum 3.0 GPA
· Empowerment — Up to $2,00 a year — FAFSA demonstrates need — Minimum 2.0 GPA
· Foundation & Alumni — Varying amounts and requirements
· ASSIST (STEM) — Funding available for tuition, books housing and transportation — FAFSA demonstrates need — Separate application, essay and recommendation letters required — Minimum 2.7 GPA
· Impact Diversity — FAFSA demonstrates need — Separate application, essay and eligibility — Minimum 2.5 GPA
· Men of Kennis — May help with tuition, books and housing — Man of color majoring in education — Minimum 2.5 GPA
· T.E.A.C.H. — May help with tuition, books, travel and work-release time — Early Childhood Education majors who meet requirements — Made available through ALDHR — Separate application requirements
· Leadership in Child Care — May cover tuition fees for up to 12 semester hours per term — Early Childhood Education majors — Made available through ALDHR — Separate application requirements
· Honors Program — May provide tuition scholarships and funding for conference and thesis materials support — Separate application, essay and participation agreement requirements — Minimum 3.5 GPA
· Bonner Leader Program — Up to $2,800 in student employment wages and $2,000 in tuition per academic year — Must qualify for federal workstudy — Separate application and participation agreement requirements — Minimum 2.75 GPA
Application for Admission: www.athens.edu/admissions/
Transfer Scholarships: www.athens.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/
Incoming transfer students accepted for admission must complete the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) by Feb. 1 to receive consideration for scholarships. The deadline to apply for a scholarship for Fall admission is Aug. 1. The application deadline for Spring admission is Dec. 15.
- Application for Admission: www.auburn.edu/admissions/index.php
- AUSOM (Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager)
- Departmental Scholarships
- Poultry Science Scholarships are available.
For Fall admission, transfer students must have earned 45 semester hours at Gadsden State.
- Transfer Opportunity Scholarship – $2,000 – $1,000 per year – 2.0 – 2.74 GPA.
- Golden Anniversary Scholarship - $4,000 - $2,000 per year – 2.75 – 2.99 GPA.
- General Transfer Scholarship - $6,000 - $3,000 per year – 3.0 – 3.49 GPA.
- Premier Transfer Scholarship - $8,000 - $4,000 per year – 3.5 GPA.
Application for Admission: https://www.aum.edu/apply
Transfer Scholarships: https://www.aum.edu/admissions/transfer-scholarships
Transfer scholarships to Faulkner University are awarded based on cumulative GPA from all colleges attended.
- 3.8-4.0 GPA – $8,000
- 3.4-3.79 GPA - $7,000
- 3.0-3.39 GPA - $6,000
- 2.5-2.99 GPA - $5,000
- 2.0-2.49 GPA - $4,000
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — Up to $2,500 — Must be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing — Must have at least 60 hours of transferrable college credit — Minimum of 3.25 GPA
Additional need-based scholarships may be considered for transfers upon receiving FAFSA. Extracurricular scholarships (band, choir, eSports, etc.) may also be considered.
To be considered for the JSU scholarships listed below students must:
- Be unconditionally admitted to JSU
- Have a minimum of 45 semester hours of transferable credit earned (unless noted below)
- Have a final overall transfer GPA as determined by JSU that meets the requirement listed
Transfer Merit Scholarships
Upon admittance to JSU, students will be considered automatically for the following Transfer Merit Scholarships based on GPA:
- Presidential Transfer Scholarship -- 3.5+ GPA -- $3,000/semester for four semesters (Fall)
- Academic Transfer Scholarship -- 3.0-3.49 GPA -- $1,500/semester for four semesters (Fall)
- STEP Transfer Scholarship – 3.0+ and accepted to STEP RN -- $1,000/semester for three semesters (Fall & Spring)
- Spring Supplemental Transfer Scholarship – 3.5+ GPA, $1,500 -- 3.0-3.49 GPA, $750 -- For one semester. Qualified students may use other awarded merit scholarships beginning with the following Fall semester.
- Gamecock Transfer Scholarship - 2.0-2.99 GPA, $1,000 annual amount / $2,000 total 2-year amount
Competitive Merit Scholarships
These scholarships require submission of an application via JSU’s Scholarship Manager.
- Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship -- 3.5+ GPA, 45+ transfer hours, scholarship application, proof of membership -- $2,000 total 2-year amount.
- Opportunity Transfer Scholarship – 3.0+ GPA, scholarship application -- $2,000 annual amount / $4,000 total 2-year amount
Application for Admission: jsu.edu/undergraduate/apply/index.html
Transfer & General Scholarships: www.jsu.edu/transfer/scholarships-and-aid.html
Prospective transfer students seeking admission to the college must submit transcripts from all previously enrolled institutions. As an open-enrollment institution, Miles College does not require prospective students to submit standardized test scores to gain admissions to the college. Once a prospective student completes their admissions application and submits their transcripts from all previously enrolled institutions, they’re automatically considered for institutional scholarships.
- Presidential Scholarship (Full) - 3.7 to 4.0 GPA, ACT 24 or higher/SAT 1190 and higher
- Dean A Scholarship ($2,500/semester) - 3.2 to 3.69 GPA, ACT 20 or higher/SAT 1050-1189
- Bridge Scholarship ($1,250/semester) - 2.75 GPA
Application for Admission: https://myexperience.miles.edu
Scholarship Information: https://www.miles.edu/admissions/2/Scholarship
Mississippi State University offers transfer scholarships for non-residents.
- 3.75-4.0 GPA — $14,000 scholarship plus $4,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- 3.5-3.74 GPA — $12,000 scholarship plus $4,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- 3.25-3.49 GPA — $12,000 scholarship plus $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
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Military Tuition Waiver: 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition is waived for veterans, active duty service members and their dependents.
Transfer Scholarships: scholarships.msstate.edu
Scholarship Application: my.msstate.edu
Traditional transfer students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon earning full admission to Samford University. These scholarship opportunities include:
- Crosland Scholarship ($15,000 average) – 3.5 transfer GPA or higher
- Marion Scholarship ($11,000 average) – 3.0 transfer GPA or higher
- Sherman Oak Scholarship ($1,000 average) – Must have a family member who graduated from or is currently attending Samford.
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($2,500 average) – Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
- STEM Scholars – Must have completed two years of community college in a science or math-related field to complete your bachelor’s degree through Samford University’s STEM Scholars program. This program is supported by the National Science Foundation and designed specifically for academically-gifted transfer students who need financial assistance to complete their degrees.
Application for admission – https://www.samford.edu/admission/apply
Scholarships – https://www.samford.edu/admission/scholarships
STEM Scholars – https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/stem-scholars
For information about applying for scholarships at Shorter, contact an Admissions staff member: https://www.shorter.edu/admissions/meet-admissions. Shorter offers the following scholarship opportunities for transfer students:
- Transfer Academic Scholarships based on GPA
- $8,000 for 3.5-4.0 GPA
- $6,000 for 3.49-3.0 GPA
- $4,000 for 2.99-2.5 GPA
- $1,200 for 2.45-2.0 GPA
- Shorter Scholars Program – Competitive; 75%-100% of tuition plus room and board. Minimum GPA of 3.3 with 24 credit hours.
- Shorter Excellence – Housing scholarship of $3,000. Must live on campus, GPA 3.0 or higher.
Application for Admission: apply.shorter.edu
Scholarship Information: www.shorter.edu/financial-aid-sources
There are four tiers to the academic scholarships offered by Talladega College with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA Unweighted. All except the Presidential Scholarship is ACT/SAT test optional:
- Tornado Scholarship - 3.0-3.2 in the amount of $4,273/year.
- Dean Scholarship - 3.25-3.4 for half tuition per year in the amount of $6,923/year.
- Provost Scholarship - for full tuition & fees in the amount of $13,846/year.
- Presidential Scholarship* - for full tuition, room, board & fees per year in the amount of $20,701/year.
*Please note that the Presidential Scholarship DOES require an ACT or SAT. A minimum score of 25 on the ACT or 1,200 for the SAT is required in order to qualify for the scholarship.
There are also scholarships for choir, marching band and athletics.
Apply for scholarships at http://www.talladega.edu/scholarships
Transfer students must be admitted before applying for scholarships. Once accepted, students should create a profile on the scholarship website, then apply for all scholarships. Although no deadline is set, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
ONETROY Transfer Merit Scholarships — Applicants must have completed at least 45 hours of transferable (non-technical, non-remedial) academic credit. Students must enroll in at least 12 hours each semester to maintain eligibility. Online learners are also eligible for the scholarship; however, they must have at least 24 hours of transferable academic credit and must be enrolled in at least six hours each term to maintain eligibility. Scholarship awards are based on GPA and are good for two years or eight terms:
- 2.5-2.74 GPA — $1,000 per year
- 2.75-2.99 GPA — $2,000 per year
- 3.0-3.49 GPA — $3,000 per year
- 3.5+ GPA — $4,000 per year
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship — $5,000 per year for two years — Applicant must be a PTK member and submit a letter of recommendation from the PTK college advisor. The scholarship is competitive, and students submit an application to be considered. Students cannot stack this scholarship with other Troy transfer scholarships.
Transfer Scholarships: https://www.troy.edu/applications-admissions/admissions-process-requirements/transfer-students.html
Online Transfer Scholarship link -- https://www.troy.edu/scholarships-costs-aid/scholarships/troy-online-scholarships.html#Online_Transfer_Scholarship
The University of Alabama offers automatic and competitive scholarships for qualifying transfer students. Scholarships are awarded based on residency type. Automatic awards are both entry terms described while competitive awards are only awarded one time per year and require a scholarship application. Awards can stack on top of each other provided that it does not exceed the cost of overall tuition. Deadlines are March 1 for fall semester entry and Oct. 1 for spring semester entry.
Automatic Scholarships
Students will be considered automatically for the following transfer scholarships provided they have never attended another four-year institution since graduating from high school, have at least 45 transferable hours, have at least a 3.5 GPA on file at UA by the appropriate deadline mentioned above and a complete application for admission.
- Community College Distinguished Scholarship — 3.75+ GPA — $6,000 per year for two years (45+ hours)
- Community College Achievement Scholarship — 3.5-3.74 GPA — $4,000 per year for two years (45+ hours)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship3.5 GPA — $1,500 per year for two years — Must submit scholarship application and provide proof of membership. (45+ hours)
- All-Alabama Academic Scholarship3.5 GPA — $1,000 per year plus $300 book grant for two years. Must be named to All-Alabama Academic Team.
Competitive Scholarships
Students must complete an application for admission, a transfer scholarship application by March 1 and have 45 hours completed and on file at UA in order to be eligible for competitive scholarships. Students must not have attended another four-year institution since graduating from high school (unless otherwise indicated).
- Presidential Transfer Scholarship — Full tuition for two years — Students must complete the UA scholarship application and be nominated by the Gadsden State Honors Committee. To be considered, students must submit a GSCC transfer scholarship application form, which is sent to all current students through GSCC email early in the Spring term. The GSCC application form must be received by the deadline stated in the email.
- Financial Aid Community College Honors Scholarship — Full tuition for two years
- Community College Excellence Scholarship — Full tuition for two years
- National Alumni Association Community College Honors Scholarship — $2,000 per year plus $300 book grant per year for two years.
- Roll Tide Transfer Scholarship — $3,000 per year for up to 3 years — Requires only 15 transferable hours and credit can come from any previous institution (two-year or four-year).
Application for Admission: gobama.ua.edu/steps/transfer
Transfer Scholarships: scholarships.ua.edu/transfer
Bama By Distance (online) Scholarships: bamabydistance.ua.edu
Transfer students must be admitted to UAB by the appropriate deadline (March 1 for Fall/Summer & Dec. 1 for Spring) and have a minimum 3.25 cumulative, transferable GPA for scholarship consideration.
Automatic Consideration Scholarships
Transfer students are considered automatically for one of the following scholarships upon admission to UAB by the corresponding deadline:
- Phi Theta Kappa – $6,500 per year – 3.5-4.0 GPA – Must also provide proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership (letter from PTK Advisor to UAB preferred)
- Transfer Excellence – $3,000 per year – 3.5-4.0 GPA
- Transfer Pathway Scholarship – $1,000 per year – 3.25-3.49 GPA
All scholarships above are renewable for a total of three years (or six semesters).
Competitive Scholarships
- Community College Presidential Scholarship – $12,000 per year for two years (or four semesters). Nominees for the scholarship are selected by the Gadsden State Honors Committee; final selection is made by UAB.
- Students must be admitted to UAB by March 1 for the Summer/Fall semester, earn a non-technical associate degree by the end of the Spring semester, earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be an Alabama resident.
- Students must submit a GSCC transfer scholarship application form. This is sent to all current students through GSCC email early in the Spring term. The GSCC application form must be received by the Honors Committee by the deadline stated in the student email.
- Additional scholarship opportunities (from academic departments) are available beginning Sept. 1 through the BSMART portal upon admission to UAB. Offers extended will be applied starting in the Fall semester.
UAB Resources:
- Application for Admission: https://www.uab.edu/apply
- Transfer Scholarships: https://www.uab.edu/scholarships
- Departmental Scholarships (BSMART): https://www.uab.edu/bsmart
- External Scholarships: https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/external-opportunities
- Online Students: https://www.uab.edu/online
Students who submit an Application for Admission and official transcripts and have earned at least 24 credit hours are automatically eligible for consideration for the following transfer scholarship awards. No separate scholarship application is required.
- Transfer Merit Scholarship -- $1,500/year – 3.0 GPA. Must have 48 hours completed
- Super Scholar Transfer Scholarship -- $3,000/year – 3.5 GPA
If GPA increases once final transcript is received putting student in higher scholarship bracket, UAH will automatically upgrade the scholarship.
Departmental Competitive Scholarships
- Applications are due by Dec. 15.
- Must be admitted to UAH to qualify.
- For GSCC Students ONLY – World of Kathy Chan Scholarship/Christel Ludewig McCanless Scholarship. Apply via the Competitive Scholarship Application
Application for Admission: www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-for-admission/transfer
Transfer Scholarship Information: www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships/transfer
Competitive Departmental Scholarships: www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships/competitive-scholarships
Transfer students should submit an application for admission along with official transcripts by June 1 for Fall admission, Dec. 1 for Spring admission, or May 15 for Summer admission to receive priority consideration.
Transfer students admitted to the University with 30 transfer hours will be included in the applicant pool for the following scholarships:
- Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarship - $3,000/year – 3.25 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - $6,000/year – 3.25 GPA – Must be Phi Theta Kappa member. PTK Scholarship award may be combined with another transfer scholarship.
- Transfer Minority Scholarship - $3,000/year – 3.0 GPA – Minority students only
These scholarships are renewable for up to two years.
To apply for departmental, leadership, community service and financial scholarships, transfer students must be admitted to Montevallo and apply at the link below by March 1. Once you are accepted to Montevallo and receive credentials (username and password), visit this website link to apply for these scholarships: https://montevallo.awardspring.com
Application for Admission: www.montevallo.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer/
Transfer Scholarship Information: www.montevallo.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/scholarships/transfers/
Transfer students are considered automatically for these scholarships upon admittance to the University of North Alabama with 30 or more transferable credit hours. The scholarship deadline is June 1 for the fall semester. The academic requirements and scholarship amounts are:
3.75-4.00 GPA + 30 credit hours |
$4,500/year |
3.25-3.74 GPA + 30 credit hours |
$3,500/year |
3.00-3.24 GPA + 30 credit hours |
$3,000/year |
2.00-2.99 GPA |
$2,000/year |
The transfer scholarships are renewable for three additional continuous semesters (excluding summer terms) as long as all renewal requirements are met and the student is meeting all other eligibility requirements.
To receive credit for the transfer scholarship, the student must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate hours at UNA each semester for which the scholarship is payable.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is an additional $1,000 scholarship. Students must have their PTK advisor submit a letter stating that they are a good member in ‘good standing.’ The letter should be sent to admissions@una.edu by June 1.
Special recognition scholarships include:
- Non-qualifying UNA Scholarship Student — $2,000 per year
- Qualifying UNA Scholarship Student — Original scholarship plus $2,000 per year. Combination offers will not exceed $8,500 a year.
Application for Admission: www.una.edu/admissions/transfer-students.html
Scholarship Information: www.una.edu/financial-aid/transfer-scholarships.html
For Fall admission, transfer students must be admitted to the University of South Alabama by May 1 for Fall and Sept. 1 for Spring. They must also have earned at least 48 semester hours and apply for admission through JagSPOT (using their Jag ID and JagMail password received upon admission) to be considered for the following scholarships:
- Community College Transfer Scholarship — $2,000 per year — 3.5 or higher GPA OR $1,000 per year— 2.75-3.49 GPA.
- USA Transfer Scholarship — $2,000 per year — 3.5+ or higher GPA OR $1,000 per year— 3.0-3.49 GPA.
Application for Admission: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html
Transfer Scholarships: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/scholarships/transferstudents.html
The University of West Alabama offers three scholarships for community college transfer students.
Transfer Award |
Transfer GPA |
Annual Amount |
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Transfer Academic Award |
3.00- 3.24 GPA |
$3,000 |
Transfer Excellence Award |
3.25-3.74 GPA |
$3,500 |
Presidential Award |
3.75- 4.00 GPA |
$4,000 |
Application for Admission: https://www.uwa.edu/apply
Scholarships: https://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships
The University of West Georgia offers in-state tuition to all Alabama residents, regardless of which county they reside. This affords students an opportunity to go to school out of state and save on tuition, fees, and room & board. westga.edu/visit
To be considered for scholarships, you must be accepted to UWG and complete the scholarship application. To apply for scholarships, click on the scholarship website link below, login using your UWG credentials and submit an application.
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Alabama Wolves Scholarship – 2.75 GPA or higher -- $500 to $1,000
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – 3.5 or higher GPA -- earned Associate Degree -- Current member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Transfer Foundation Scholarship – GPA 3.0 or higher (amount of scholarship varies up to $5,000)
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Additional scholarships are available after student is admitted. Scholarships are based on the department and/or extracurricular activities.
Application for Admission: www.westga.edu/apply.php
Transfer Information: www.westga.edu/admissions/transfer.php
In State Tuition Waiver: westga.edu/alabama
Transfer/Institutional Scholarships: westga.edu/scholarships
Community College Presidential Scholarships
Alabama State University, Miles College, Talladega College, the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer Presidential Scholarships that cover full tuition for two years
Alabama State provides a scholarship for full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters. To qualify, the student must have at least a 3.76 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 26 or a 1240 on the SAT. Scholarship applications must be submitted by Feb. 15 at www.alasu.edu/scholarships.
Miles College offers a full-tuition scholarship to students who have at least a 3.7 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 24 or a 1190 on the SAT. An application is not required. Once a prospective student completes the admissions application and submits high school and Gadsden State transcripts, they’re automatically considered for institutional scholarships. To apply to Miles, go to myexperience.miles.edu.
Talladega College awards a scholarship worth $20,701 per year to those who have minimum ACT score of 25 or a 1200 on the SAT. The scholarship covers tuition, room, board and fees. To apply, visit www.talladega.edu/scholarships.
The UA Community College Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition for two years. Nominees for the scholarship are selected by the Gadsden State Honors Committee.
To be considered, students must submit a scholarship application to UA by March 1 as well as the GSCC transfer scholarship application form, which will be emailed to all current Gadsden State students early in the spring semester. The GSCC transfer scholarship application form must be received by the Honors committee by the deadline state in the student email. For more information about UA scholarships, visit scholarships.ua.edu/transfer
The UA Community College Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition for two years. Nominees for the scholarship are selected by the Gadsden State Honors Committee.
Eligible students must be admitted to UAB by Feb. 1, earn an associate degree by the end of the spring semester, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be an Alabama resident. To be considered, submit the GSCC transfer scholarship application form, which will be emailed to all current Gadsden State students early in the spring semester. The GSCC transfer scholarship application form must be received by the Honors committee by the deadline state in the student email. For more information about UAB Transfer scholarships, visit www.uab.edu/students/paying-for-college/scholarships/transfer
TIPS FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO TRANSFER
Transitioning from Gadsden State Community College to a four‐year university can be seamless with proper planning. Here are some great tips to help prepare you for the process:
- Have a good plan, even if it’s a tentative plan, for what you want to do. Talk to your advisor sooner rather than later. It is wise to do this as soon as you are admitted to Gadsden State.
- Find the college or university that’s the best fit for you. Be sure you consider your academic and career goals when choosing your college or university. Plan to attend Gadsden State Transfer Fairs where you can meet with and learn about a variety of four year colleges and universities. During your second semester at Gadsden State, be sure to schedule campus visits to those schools you are considering.
- Become familiar with your chosen university’s transfer policies and scholarships that are available to Gadsden State transfer students. Full-time students are encouraged to take 15 or more credit hours per semester.
- Make sure your credits transfer to the four‐year institution. Planning will help ensure that your credits transfer. The STARS Articulation guides can be useful if you are planning to transfer to a public college in Alabama.
- Start collecting applications, letters of recommendation and transcripts during the third semester at Gadsden State. Keep track of all deadlines at the school you choose.
- During your third semester, start preparing for financial aid opportunities and scholarships by submitting your transfer application for admission and financial aid application.
- During the fourth semester at Gadsden State, follow up on your transfer and financial aid application requirements. Diligently monitor your email account at your transfer institution to ensure you receive all correspondence. And don’t forget to apply to graduate from Gadsden State!
MAKE SURE GADSDEN STATE CREDITS TRANSFER
If enough courses transfer, you’ll start at the four‐year college as a junior. Typically a student needs 60 credit hours to transfer as a junior. Planning is key to ensure that all of your courses transfer, which saves you time and money. Factors that influence whether credits will transfer include:
- College and/or state transfer policies: Colleges determine which credits they will accept. Some schools are influenced by statewide articulation programs.
- Similarity of the course: Institutions tend to accept credits from programs and courses that are similar to those they offer.
- Appropriateness of the course to the specific major: Institutions tend to prefer courses that match their specific requirements for your anticipated major; however, if you have taken a general course that does not match, it may transfer as a general elective.
- Grade received in the course: Applicants must meet minimum grade requirements for their credits to be considered for transfer.
- Time limits: Policies differ from school‐to‐school but many schools have time limits on transfer credits. If the credits you hope to transfer were earned more than a year ago, be sure to review the credit transfer policies at the four‐year school.