I started school when i was going through a rough patch both emotionally and financially and the grades I got in my first yeat reflect that, I have less than 30 Credit hours. Can I apply as a freshman to my state college or would i be considered a transfer student?
I believe once you matriculate at any university after hs you are still considered a transfer but they will look at your high school stats if you have less than 30 credit hours.
Each college and university sets its own policy about who must apply as a freshman, and who must apply as a transfer. Some places would consider you a freshman applicant because you have fewer than 30 semester hours of credits. Others would consider you a transfer because you have college credits. There is no way to predict what the answer will be. You need to check each place on your application list separately. If the information is not clear on the website, contact the admissions office and ask.