Transfer Prep
TCC to University
Paying For College
If you could go back, what would you do differently your last semester at TCC?
How did you decide which university (OU, OSU, TU, NSU, etc.) was right for you?
100

This is the person you should meet with before transferring to make sure your classes align.

Who is an academic advisor?

100

This is the process of moving from TCC to a 4-year university.

What is transferring?

100

This form must be completed every year to receive financial aid.

👉 Answer: What is the FAFSA?

100

Who said: 

I wish I had applied for every scholarship available at the transferring university before I arrived. It became more challenging to apply when the classes started to heat up.

Jason

100

Who said: 

I transferred to NSU-BA because of the location, reputation, familiarity with the campus, and ultimately an alignment with my desired profession.

Jason 

200

This document helps you plan which classes to take before transferring.

What is a degree plan (Degree Works)?

200

This must be submitted to a university to show your completed coursework.

What is an official transcript?

200

This can reduce or eliminate the admission cost of applying to a university.

What is an admission application fee waiver?

200

I would enjoy it a little more and stress out a little less. It goes by fast and I should've taken time to appreciate it!

Shelly

200

I picked largely based on my family's deep love for the school, but also the ranking of the nursing program and the cost were huge factors.

Shelly

300

This is something students often don’t do enough of before transferring, which can cause problems later.


What is ask questions or meet with an advisor?

300


This must be submitted in order to officially receive your degree from TCC.

What is a graduation application?

300

This number often required to qualify for scholarships or admission to universities.

What is a minimum GPA?

300

I would have made a decision sooner on which University I was going to attend.  

Kevin

300

Finding a University close to home that aligned with my goals and passions as an individual as well as my career goals.

Chanceson

400

This is something you should start early to avoid last-minute stress when transferring.

What is your application or transfer plan?

400


 This is what can happen if you don’t meet with an advisor before transferring.

What is delayed graduation or taking unnecessary classes?

400

Missing this can cost you free money for college.

What are scholarship deadlines?

400

I don’t think I would do anything different. I made the most of it and went out strong!!

Sharla

400

My first choice was OU, because it’s always been my dream school. I was accepted but ultimately chose RSU because of their TRIO Program.

Sharla 

500

This is something you should identify early to help guide your course selection and transfer plan.


What is your major?

500


This is something you should do BEFORE your last semester at TCC to stay on track.
 

 What is apply to your transfer school?

500

This type of financial aid is specifically for students moving from a 2-year to a 4-year school.

What are transfer scholarships?

500

If I could go back to my last semester at TCC, I would broaden my selection to transfer schools, even if they felt out of reach. I would have looked into every program. Being fixated on one path has been my biggest challenge.

Kelly

500

The universe decided which university was right for me. I was enrolled at my new school by March, but my plans changed by the time I graduated. Always be ready for life to throw curveballs and go as big as you can.

Kelly