I put myself in a very odd situation. In short, I graduated high school a semester early and went straight to college in the spring. When I was applying to colleges, I got accepted to all of the ones I was hoping for and even got scholarships at one, but that university said I’m only eligible for my scholarship if I start in the fall and do not take any college courses in the spring. Well, I chose to attend a different university. Fast forward to today, and I am just not happy with my choice in university. So my question is, would I be able to make the transfer over to the school that gave me a scholarship, and just not tell them I am currently enrolled at my university? As in, the semester I am currently in would not matter and I would basically enroll in the fall to that university as a first-time student to be eligible for my scholarship? I can’t imagine that this is okay from a legal standpoint, much less ethical, but I am genuinely curious. Would the university have any way of knowing if I did not put it at their discretion? I know this post is confusing, but I hope the way I described it is of some use. Any feedback is good feedback. Thanks.
Look up the National Student Clearinghouse.
Just took a quick look at their website, but it isn’t very clear to me what exactly they do as a company. From what I got out of it, they house my records of attendance at virtually any university I attend, so if I wanted to attempt to transfer to the university that gave me scholarship money, they would know about my attendance with my current university?
You can’t keep restarting as a freshman. See post #1^.
I understand from that perspective. My reasons for a fresh start aren’t due to grades or my work at my university, rather I made the wrong choice in university for my happiness and I am now realizing it. I forgot to mention in my original post that I would not transfer if the university would not still grant me the scholarship they previously had standing with me. So, I guess maybe if I were to get into contact with their admissions office, tell them my situation with full transparency and see what they have to say would be my best bet. Does anyone know how lenient universities are in cases like this? I assume they are more black an white than the grey area I have found myself in, but I don’t see a reason not to try.
I do think that you should call admissions at the university that you would like to attend.
Be very honest with them. Also, remain calm and respectful regardless of what they say. Understand that the person that you are talking to might not have the authority to give you the answer that you want to hear. The best that you can probably hope for is that they listen to you and might be willing to check things and get back to you.
that is my plan. I appreciate your feedback. I also understand that things might not work out the way I would like them to, but it is not their issue to deal with my problems. Even if things don’t work out, it isn’t a big deal. Again, thank you for your feedback, along with everyone else.
Yes, they exist to prevent students from hiding previous college attendance from subsequent colleges (or graduate or professional schools) that they may apply to or attend.