Transfer grades & scholarships question.

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<p>When it comes to schools and organizations looking at grades for scholarships, what do they look at if you're a transfer student with less than 30 credit hours? I know each school and organization is different but what do they generally do? It's a hassle when filling out forms and I don't know what to select in drop down menus or what to do when they ask me what year I am or what my gpa is.</p>

<p>I attended a 4 year university as a first time freshmen in 2010-2011. I ended my fall semester great but my spring semester was rough... In total I completed only 20 credit hours and ended up with a 1.4 gpa.</p>

<p>BUT in high school I had a 3.5, was in the top 40 percent of my class and was involved in several extra curriculars. I made a 1060 on my SAT but redeemed that score with an ACT of 24. I had a nearly full ride to the instate school of my choice and an exclusive major program.</p>

<p>I won't be attending the same university anymore and I was forced to move from the state in which I was receiving in state tuition from. Now, I don't know what to do about going back to school since I lost all of my scholarships and will no longer be living in a state in which I will receive in state tuition.</p>

<p>Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. And again, if anyone knows what grades are looked at for a transfer with less than 30 credit hours... Let me know! Thanks everyone.</p>

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<p>You will likely not be able to transfer to a four year university with a college GPA of 1.4. Your best bet academically and financially is to go to a community college in your new location and earn a high GPA. </p>

<p>If you finish with an associates degree your new state may have guaranteed articulation agreements between community colleges and state colleges and universities. You can ask at the CC. Some schools do have scholarships for transfer students, some don’t. By attending a CC for two years and earning an associates degree you will hopefully be able to save a little money in the long run to help pay for the final two years at a four year university. </p>

<p>Because you have already taken college classes you will be required to send you college transcripts to colleges, universities, etc… Because you have less than 20 credits, some may also require your HS transcripts and test scores. </p>

<p>What state are you moving to?</p>