Posts published on May 14, 2014

Transfer Is The Predominant Pathway For Low Income Students

STUDENTS ON THE MOVE
Once considered an infrequent occurrence, transferring between colleges is now common. More than one-third of all college graduates today transferred at least once prior to earning their degrees. The vast majority of non-traditional and lower-income students begin their college careers in community colleges, institutions designed to facilitate transfer for most of their enrolled students. For these students, transfer policy is especially critical. The paper, by Maria Millard, is from Education Commission of the States.