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Transferring from a community college to a four-year college is an important step toward reaching your long-term academic and career goals. Planning ahead and utilizing available resources can help ensure a smooth transfer process. Below, you’ll find tools and support designed to guide you through each stage of transferring, from researching schools to finalizing your application and securing financial aid.
2 to 4 Transfer Program
The Alabama Community College System’s 2 to 4 Transfer Program allows for the seamless transfer
from the community college to selected independent colleges in Alabama. The transfer agreement
will guide the student through the first two years of coursework and will prevent the loss of credit
hours upon transfer to the selected independent four year colleges and universities in Alabama.
Students who are interested in receiving a 2 to 4 Transfer Program Guide should visit the Alabama
Community College System website at http://www.accs.edu and click on “Academics.”
Reasons to Transfer
Reasons to Transfer
Earning your bachelor's degree will only take about two more years.
Having a bachelor's degree will increase your career prospects and long term earnings.
Per Northeastern University, of the 11.6 million jobs created since 2010, over 8.4 million jobs have gone to bachelor’s degree holders.
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a bachelor’s degree typically earn $19,000 more a year compared to individuals with an associate degree.
Meet new people and expand your social network!
By attending a 4-year institution, you have the opportunity to continue to increase your social and cultural experiences on a broader level. According to the American Survey Center of American Life, college graduates have larger friend groups and are more socially connected.
Alabama Institutions
Public Four-Year Institutions in Alabama:
https://www.ache.edu/index.php/4-year-institutions
Private Four-Year Institutions in Alabama:
https://www.ache.edu/index.php/4-year-private-institutions
Two-Year Institutions in Alabama:
Transfer Checklist
Transfer Checklist
1. Meet with your current college advisor to review class credits.
2. Apply for admission at all 4-year schools that interest you.
3. Submit unofficial transcript from your community college to your intended 4-year university. A high school transcript may also be required for admission.
4. Submit the FAFSA for the academic year in which you will transfer. Submitting the FAFSA early (by February 1) each year maximizes your access to financial aid and scholarships!
5. Apply for scholarships.
6. Submit official transcript from your community college to your intended 4-year school.
7. Submit all documents for admission and financial aid to your intended 4-year school.
8. Review admission decisions and financial aid award packages.
9. Accept desired financial aid offers and confirm enrollment.
10. Once admitted, sign up for orientation at your 4-year school (if applicable).
11. Register for classes with your advisor at your 4-year school.
The National Association of College Admission Counseling offers application fee waivers allowing undergraduate students with limited financial resources to apply for college.
1. Open the form and complete it with the instructions below.
Name of the college or university: Write the name of the college or university. Students can submit to a maximum of four universities. (One form for each university they are applying to).
Student: Sign by using the “Fill & Sign” tool on the PDF or simply type up the initials.
Authorized official: The authorized official completes this part. A school counselor, postsecondary support personnel, or principal at the student’s school OR an official from a community-based organization completes the Authorized Official section and verifies student economic eligibility. Note: CEEB# or PROGRAM# field can be found on the College Board website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/k-12-school-code-search. If not found, this field can remain blank.
2. Save the form. The completed form must be sent directly to the institution’s office of admission. Contact the office of admission to determine the school’s accepted mode of delivery (e.g., mail, email, fax).
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