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Preventing sticker shock

A critical component to successful transfer is making sure you can afford the school that you are transferring to. 

When you apply to a four-year college, do expect to see higher tuition and fees than what you are now paying. But don’t let these high prices intimidate you: apply for financial aid. Even if you were not eligible for financial aid at QCC, you may be eligible at the next school. Four-year colleges are typically more expensive than two-year community colleges, especially in New England.

Get organized

As you prepare to apply for financial aid, it will help to do some research.

View these articles:

• "FAFSA: Why You Need It, How To Start"
•  "Transfer Student Financial Aid"

Apply for financial aid

• Determine your financial aid eligibility by filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Some institutions, generally private and selective ones, require another financial aid application called the CSS Profile to supplement the FAFSA .

Look for Scholarships.