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As a PSEO student, what is more beneficial.. graduating from my PSEO institution or transferring on to the college I want to go to?

This question came to my mind because I was having a conversation with a friend who was done with all her credits needed to earn her associate degree from a community college. She was also a PSEO student but she told me that she is not graduating from the community college, in fact, she is just going to transfer. According to her, the reason for doing so is because when one is graduating they get less financial aid as compared to students who are transferring. I am just really confused now, should I graduate from my community college or should I just transfer? #PSEO #Transfer #graduate

PS: PSEO is a program which lets high school students finish their associate degree or get done with some of their college classes while they are still high school students!

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Shane’s Answer

From my understanding there shouldn't be any key financial implications when it comes to transferring or getting your associates. Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called FAFSA. This means you can get your associate degree without worrying that you are jeopardizing your chance at a four-year degree, but there are FAFSA limitations that apply to the number of credits and semesters you have taken, regardless of whether or not you graduated.

Associate degrees are often offered by vocational or community colleges, which generally charge lower tuition than four-year colleges or universities. Many schools offering two-year degrees have transfer agreements that allow students to receive full credit for their associate degree toward a bachelor's degree at another school. This can make an associate degree a financially attractive option. Students are eligible to apply for the FAFSA and receive financial aid to help them pay for their associate degree.

After graduating with an associate degree, students continue to be eligible for financial aid and should continue to file a FAFSA. As far as the FAFSA is concerned, a bachelor's degree must be completed before you are counted as having completed your first degree. This is good news, because you can still be considered for a Pell Grant, as long as you meet all other criteria. After graduating with your first bachelor's degree, you are no longer eligible for a Pell Grant.
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Ifran’s Answer

It depends on your major as well as the courses offered where you want to transfer to.

Ifran recommends the following next steps:

First, make sure the college where you are trying to get has the courses that you are doing in your community college.
If it's a match then take those courses in the community college as you pay less in a community college for the same courses but make sure the college would initiate the transfer.
If it does not match, it's a good idea to transfer school.
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