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Can you take summer classes in a college or university that's different than the one you're currently attending?
I was considering taking core-class subjects during the summer as summer classes in the university I'm attending so I have more time to dedicate to my other classes during the fall term, but the tuition for summer classes in the university is ridiculously high. It seems that there are no scholarships from the school that covers classes in summer terms, as the scholarship I currently have from my school only covers fall and spring terms. Is it possible to take summer classes elsewhere such as online classes from an online college or university, or from a post-secondary institution whose tuition is more affordable and less-costly?
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1 answer
Caroline Cercone, CISA
Caroline’s Answer
Hi MC,
Great question! If you're thinking of taking classes from another college or university for the summer, you would just have to confirm with your current school that the credits will transfer. Generally, the transfer of credits is not one-to-one and you may still need to take classes at your current school to qualify for graduation.
One option to consider, which is what I was able to do in college, is try to take summer classes at your college (so you know there won't be any issue with credits) and then graduate early if possible. Since I was able to take a good amount of the classes I needed during the summer, I was able to graduate a semester early which saved me money on my student loans in the long run.
Hope this helps and good luck!