Financial matters
Wed, 10/02/2010 - 13:04 | by Joshua C
Hello. I'm from Singapore and would like to study in the USA, but have trouble finding the funds to do so. I heard from a friend that there exists a transfer program that allows one to transfer from a smaller(and cheaper) university to a larger one like University of California. Is that a viable option for an international student? Also does it really save one a lot of money?
Thank you.
Reply: Financial matters
Fri, 04/06/2010 - 15:35 | by Natsuko TohyamaFirst of all, apologies for our late reply. I believe your friend is talking of the community college transfer system. You can do 1 or 2 years at a 2-year community college (open enrollment, much cheaper than university), then transfer your credits to a 4-year university. You won't have to do the entire 4 years because if you chose the right courses, you'll be able to transfer your credits. Many international students do take this route, and yes, it saves a lot of money. Visit this site for more information: http://communitycollegeusa.com/