{"id":42,"date":"2024-06-19T13:30:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T18:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/advising-and-career\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2024-06-24T13:50:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:50:02","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/advising-and-career\/transfer-advising\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When should I apply for admission to my transfer school?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, you can apply up to a year in advance of when you wish to enroll.\u00a0 Your transfer school will use your official transcripts to determine acceptance.\u00a0 If you have not completed 24 transferable credit hours, the school may also request your high school transcripts and ACT scores.\u00a0 Check your transfer school\u2019s website for application deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will my classes transfer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer:\u00a0 yes, usually.\u00a0 It depends on the transfer institution, your major at the transfer school, your grade in the class, and whether you have a degree or not.\u00a0 Each institution handles transfer differently, so do your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I get the Associate of Arts (AA) degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer:\u00a0 yes, usually.\u00a0 Generally speaking, if you earn the AA degree, your general education courses should transfer as a block, meaning you have met the general education requirements at your transfer school.\u00a0 If you transfer without the AA degree, the transfer school will evaluate each class independently.\u00a0 Sometimes you can get scholarship money for having the AA degree.\u00a0 Every institution is different, so do your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I get an AA degree or Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AAS degree is not intended for transfer.\u00a0 If you plan on transferring, the AA degree or 42 hour block is usually the best way to go.\u00a0 If your plan is to graduate and go into the workforce, the AAS degree is most likely the right choice since it is designed with career preparedness in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the 42 hour General Education Block?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 42 hour block is the general education core classes. Basically, it is the AA degree with no electives.\u00a0 Some schools will accept this in lieu of the degree as having met the general education requirements.\u00a0 Please check with your transfer institution to determine if this will be accepted.\u00a0 You can request to have this stamped on your transcript, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I be sure I am taking the right classes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to establish a dialogue with your transfer school.\u00a0 Many times this is done though the department into which you want to transfer.\u00a0 Also, many schools have transfer guides and\/or course equivalencies listed on their website.\u00a0 Do your research!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I am unsure of where I want to transfer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start researching transfer schools.\u00a0 If you find a school that interests you, schedule a visit.\u00a0\u00a0 You can often set up a meeting with the department you are interested in, so take a copy of your transcript with you.\u00a0 Compare degree requirements at different schools and take the courses they have in common.\u00a0 The sooner you make your decision of where to transfer, the better use of your time and money you can make while at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I send my official transcripts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will send official transcripts from every institution you have received college credit when you apply for admission to your transfer school.\u00a0 You will send a final transcript when you have completed your coursework at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.\u00a0 You can request to have the transcript sent once grades are posted or degree is posted, whichever is appropriate for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need to complete the FAFSA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes!\u00a0 You should complete the FAFSA every year.\u00a0 (Tax season is FAFSA season!) If you are transferring mid-year, you will need to go into your FAFSA account and change the school code to your transfer school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, complete the FAFSA.  It is the gateway to all financial aid, work study, scholarships and loans. Then, take a look at the financial aid office website at your transfer school for scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships your transfer school might offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n