Screwed up in my academics, need help

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<p>I am currently a 4th year undergraduate student. This year, I messed up pretty badly in my academics. And now I am faced with my current situation. I have 18 more credits before I finish my degree. I am wondering if I should:</p>

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<li><p>Pay 25k in tuition to finish up my degree in a semester with a 2.6-2.7 gpa. I do not know if this low gpa would greatly affect job prospects.</p></li>
<li><p>Transfer to a local college. Pay 11k in tuition to get a degree in about two years (I think only 60 credits typically transfers?). I believe I would get a new gpa?</p></li>
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<p>Some background info:
I am currently suspended from my institution until spring 2014. I plan on appealing this status. If my appeal does not go through, it would be another year before I finish up my degree in sociology. I am aware that this is not a very lucrative field.</p>

<p>If I transfer to a different college I may change my major. However, I am uncertain if being on suspension and my 2.6 gpa would decrease my chances of transferring. </p>

<p>I am not sure if I sure prioritize money or time. My family does not make a lot of money at all and I owe 30k in loans. Does anyone know if financial aid is awarded after the original 8 semesters? I spoke with my fin aid office and they stated 'it really depends'.</p>

<p>I would greatly appreciate any insights on this matter and any advice on whether I should go with option 1 or 2, or if there is another option that I missed? Thank you!</p>

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<p>Also, I cannot finish my degree by taking summer courses outside of my college. I can only have 6 external credits transfer over. And 12 credits is still full-time at my college so I would still pay 25k in tuition.</p>

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<p>Contrary to my prior assumption, up to 90 credits my transfer over. If this is true, and if I stick with my current major, I can potentially graduate in one year and pay 5.5k</p>

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<p>Being on suspension and having a GPA of 2.6-2.7 may affect your chances of transferring. Check the transfer requirements of the school you wish to attend.</p>

<p>You will get a “new” GPA only in so much as you can say that your GPA at X school is Y. If you apply to grad school, you will need to submit transcripts from all schools you’ve attended, and they will see your old GPA as well.</p>

<p>If you can transfer to your local college and pay much lower tuition fees, I think you should go with that option. Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about how financial aid works.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>The reason for your suspension may affect your ability to transfer. With a 2.6, it’s not an academic case, so either behavioral or financial, either of which could send up flags at the local college. </p>

<p>Are you happy at your current school? Will a degree from your current college open more doors? Will 25k to graduate from there create a hardship (if you have to borrow it, the answer is yes)? The local school looks like a better deal, honestly.</p>