Things to Consider…
When narrowing down your choice
of transfer college, you should weigh
a variety of factors.
-Admissions Requirements -
-Programs/Majors -
-Career Goals- Contact Info
-Student Support Services-
Kyle Bures
-Size of Campus - Transfer/Career Advisor
STARS/Student Support Services
-Cost of Attendance- _______________________________
Neosho County Community College
TIPS
800 W. 14th Street
-Geographical Location -
Chanute, KS 66720
Envision.
620.431.2820 EXT 206
-Student-Faculty Ratio - Plan.
kbures@neosho.edu
-Average Class Size -
www.transfernc.blogspot.com Succeed.
-Scholarships Available - A publication of STARS Student Support
Services containing information to assist
students interested in transferring to a
four-year college or university.
- Housing/Dining Options -
- Campus Groups -
Schedule A Campus Visit File Your FAFSA, EARLY Apply For Admission
One of the best ways to explore a campus The importance of applying for your FAFSA as soon as Research the application process for the school you
is by visiting it in person. It allows you to possible after Jan. 1 cannot be stressed enough. You wish to attend. Mark down important deadlines in
get a vibe for the atmosphere on campus, can do so electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The your planner...and MEET THEM. Certain pro-
as well as the size of the student body. priority deadline for FAFSA materials to be received is grams/majors may also require additional materials to
More importantly you have the opportunity to April 1, but many schools bump their priority date up be submitted, and may go by a different deadline than
visit with students and faculty, get a tour, to February or March 1—so be sure to check! the college as well.
and ask important questions. Take advan-
Also be knowledgeable of scholarship deadlines at your Send Transcripts
tage of STARS Student Support Services
transfer institution. Being timely in your application
trips to ESU, KU, KSU, PSU, WSU, WU, Also prepare to have transcripts from all previous col-
will allow your materials first consideration while funds
and others throughout the school year. leges sent to your transfer school. If you are transfer-
still remain.
ring with less than 24 college credits, you may also
Be A Blogger! Here are a few other financial resources available: need to send high school transcripts and/or ACT/SAT
Check out online resources to aid in your search. Fol- www.finaid.org, www.salliemae.com, www.students.gov scores. After your final grades are posted, request an-
low the link below to find links to area colleges, trans- other transcript be sent to your transfer school so that
fer checklists, advice from previous NCCC transfer they have your latest classes/grades listed in their sys-
students, scholarship and financial aid links, articles on “Students should not be afraid to contact tem.
preparing for transfer, as well as upcoming events and their financial aid office whenever they
opportunities. have any questions…”
www.transfernc.blogspot.com -NCCC STARS Graduate “The grades they are getting at commu-
nity college will be looked at when trans-
Visit With Your Advisor Contact An Admissions Representative
ferring into a university...take advantage
As early as possible schedule a time to meet with your Once you’ve narrowed down your choices to of the one on one time that teachers offer
advisor and/or the STARS SSS Transfer/Career Advi- a few select schools, get in contact with your during their office hours.”
sor to discuss your academic goals. By doing so you area Admissions Representative. Their job is
can ensure you are taking courses that will transfer to to answer your tough questions about admis- -NCCC STARS Graduate
your next college. There are also admissions materials sion requirements, key deadlines, scholarship Once you are there…
and information sheets available for Kansas Regents information, housing, and student life. Use
Universities available in the CAVE. them! By contacting them or submitting your You are likely to experience larger class sizes and a
contact information on their database, you will higher faculty/student ratio when you arrive. Counter
then begin to receive important information in these challenges by sitting in the front of class, intro-
“My best advice to any student...is to plan the mail and notification of upcoming recruit- ducing yourself to instructors and peers, and working
ahead...This is your education, so make ment events in your area. closely with the advisor in your department. Also—
sure you are doing everything possible…” look for opportunities to get involved, join clubs,
honor societies, and support services like TRIO SSS!
NCCC STARS Student Support Services Title IV Trio Program is 100% federally funded by the Department of Education at $287,886 annually.
