<p>What would be the chances that a student from a small community college would be accepted at Hillsdale as a transfer applicant? Also, how welcoming would Hillsdale be to transfer students who are a few years older than the norm(as in 22-23 yrs of age)? I found out about Hillsdale while doing an online search for small private colleges that have strong programs in my area of study, and I was wondering if it might be a potential fit. Thanks in advance for any answers!</p>
<p>I don’t know how it is today, but two of my best friends transferred from CCs (one is an '03 grad and the other '06). </p>
<p>There is a world of difference between 18 and 22, but I think you would still fit in pretty easily; Hillsdale students are mature and you’re not that much older than the juniors and seniors (some of whom, believe it or not, put off plenty of core requirements until their latter years). In recent years, Hillsdale has had some students who are vets from Iraq and Afghanistan attend, starting in their mid-20s.</p>
<p>The big hurdle will be how many credits you’ve already taken and just how many Hillsdale will take; often that’s a bummer.</p>
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<p>My son was a transfer (09 grad) and had absolutely NO troubles. They accepted almost all of his credits. The young lady across the hall from my d’s room is a transfer from a CC in Texas and loves it there. </p>
<p>My son’s roommate his first year was a transfer from a CC in Mich and saved himself a bundle of money.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies! From what I have read about Hillsdale, I think that I would really like it there. The cost might be a problem though. There is definitely a huge difference in Hillsdale and CC when it comes to that! Does anyone know if their need based financial aid is similar to the pell grant when it comes to amounts and eligibility? </p>
<p>I have already taken a lot of classes at my community college. I don’t expect all of the credits to transfer, but I am hoping that most of them will. It would be nice if I could graduate in less than three years after transferring.</p>
<p>I don’t have any experience with federal financial aid, so I can’t help you there.</p>
<p>My kids who went into H.C. had about 40 credits and all were accepted except those that were of a predominantly “vocational” nature. So, you can bring in your Psychology and Sociology, but not necessarily “Refrigeration mechanics” or “Beauty Techniques.”</p>
<p>About living on campus as an older student: I believe Hillsdale’s policy for students over age 24 is that they can live off campus without having to gain permission from the dean. Living with a 17 year old freshman might be awkward for both you and that frosh. Chances are, they’ll try to pair you with an older student.</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply Fencersmother. It’s great to hear that they don’t have a problem with accepting most academic courses for transfer credit. </p>
<p>I would not quite be over the age of 24, but I hope that they would be able to pair me with someone close to my age if decided to live in the dorms. Are there typically some adult students from the community who attend Hillsdale, or could I expect to be one of the oldest students on campus?</p>
<p>I am not sure of the exact numbers but I do know there are several “older” students on campus. In particular, there are a number of students who are ex-military who are “older.” I don’t think you will feel too uncomfortable. Among my son’s friends, several were in their mid 20s; it might be slightly less common for young ladies though.</p>
<p>Best course of action: ask your admissions counselor.</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies! I will definitely ask them these questions if I am accepted.</p>
<p>you should be fine, people i know at hillsdale have an older friend that would be about ur age and it does not seem to matter rly. i bet you will get a decent amount of people wanting u to buy alcohol though</p>