College Transfers - Both Forward And Reverse - Are On The Rise

According to a study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, one-third of students who began their college education in 2006 transferred to another institution at least once before earning a degree. A student who attends a four-year university but takes a summer class at a community college would be counted as a transfer student, according the center.Students transferred most in their second year of college, and one-quarter of transfers crossed state lines, the study said. Administrators say the act of a student moving from a four-year university to a two-year college is known as a “reverse transfer” – a practice that’s become more common for students looking to save money while continuing to work toward their degree. Read more at:
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/college_transfers_on_the_rise.html

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[Walt Lessun]

At Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan we welcome reverse transfers with open arms.