Hi everyone, so I’m a new transfer student to a private school in Florida, having went to a community college for two years, and I just started. I love it here, but I think I might have to withdraw just because I can’t afford it. I’ve taken out loans, but there is still a balance that’s due after that and I definitely can’t pay that out of pocket. I feel so embarrassed to have to do this, but I think it’ll be for the best as I’ve had to retake two classes just because they didn’t transfer properly over here, and I feel like I’m just wasting my time. There is also a school right by my home that will almost cost me nothing to go to, and they have the same major and courses I need to take. I have a lot of personal circumstances going on at home as well, so I just feel like I can’t focus on school right now as I’m a few hours away and just go to the public university in the fall by my house instead. I feel so embarrassed because I did this so impulsively. Would it look bad on a transcript to have to leave after two weeks? Would I even have a transcript from my current institution if l left? I just need genuine advice on what to do. I know I made a mistake but I can only learn from it now. Any advice helps thank you
If you drop during drop/add, then I don’t think you are responsible for the classes. Talk to your adviser/the dean of students or somebody official to make sure you are not responsible for paying for classes. If you leave before drop/add I don’t think it would be on your transcript. It is important that you can afford the classes and you are in a good place with your personal life so you can do well in school.
@ashleymb96 Dont get paralyzed by your regret. There may be options to get out smoothly but timing may be an issue. Go meet with your advisor right away. Ask about withdrawing, ask about mental health withdraw if necessary, or family emergency leave or whatever they might call it if you have issues at home which are too distracting. the most important thing is that you address it as soon as you can.
Go tomorrow to the Dean of Students and ask what you should do.