Transferring from a CC to a 4 year university?

Transfer Students
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<p>So I am a freshman at my "kind of" local CC, and it's say to safe to say I am not a fan of being there. This past summer, I had to move with my mom to a completely new area due to a personal issue (a very nasty divorce) and we moved to an incredibly remote area, where the nearest CC is 40 minutes away. Yes, I commute 40 minutes to school and back 5 days out of the week, and I can't stand it. My mom fought me on going away to school (I did get accepted to a few 4 four schools, but wasn't able to go to any of them), and I gave in and decided to give in, so I went to the nearest CC, figuring that I should probably get acclimated to our new house/area. Long story short, I think after this year, I need to break away and find my own path, and get away from home; which brings me to my main topic; can I transfer after one year of school at my CC, or should I wait and to do two years? I really, really don't want to stay at my CC for two years; don't get me wrong, I like the academics and professors; but I could really do without the drive, and tolls I have to pay to get there, and the student body. </p>

<p>I am taking 15 credits this semester; I am taking 18 next semester. By the time I finish the school year, I will have 33 credits completed. Would this be enough credits to transfer with? I have a current GPA of 3.8 right now; and I am going to try my best to keep it around that range. The schools I plan on applying to next year are Boston University, Northeastern University, and Michigan State University. My highschool GPA was 3.0. I know that's pretty crappy, but when the divorce was happening I let myself go (my depression and anxiety completely took over). My grades became a last priority. I took the SAT's too (got a 1510 total) and I am contemplating on taking them again, even though the 3 schools I mentioned don't require them.
Do you think it's worth it to apply for the fall of next year?
Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>The hard part may be paying for the four year school, if your parents are uncooperative (with either monetary contribution or filling in financial aid paperwork). Merit scholarships tend to be less available for transfer students, and (even if your parents are cooperative) not every school has good need-based financial aid (and some private schools give worse need-based financial aid to transfers).</p>

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<p>I don’t think paying for school will be an issue for me. I would be filing as an independent student, and my father would be willing to help me if need be.</p>

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<p>You will be 24 years old, married, or a military veteran when you apply for financial aid at colleges?</p>

<p>Be aware that many colleges do not give that good financial aid. Run the net price calculator on each school’s web site to be sure.</p>

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<p>Most universities require at least 60 units of GE courses and additionally courses from your major completed before you are qualified to transfer to a four year university. But, each university is different. Check their website and see the transfer requirements. </p>

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<p>^Honestly, that’s not what I’ve seen. BU, NU, and Michigan State require that you have at least one semester with 12 or more credits completed. I haven’t seen very many colleges that require you to have at least 60 credits to transfer, but then again maybe I’m not looking hard enough.</p>

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<p>Yes, a lot of colleges will admit you as a transfer student with fewer than 60 credits. Some won’t. Just ask. </p>

<p>Are you sure you’ll be eligible to be an Independent Student for financial aid purposes? Double-check that one. </p>