Colleges and universities are starting to accept — and recruit — more transfer students. About 30,000 students transfer into Georgia’s university system each year, according to the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. Nationally, roughly 1 in 3 college students is a transfer, and an increasing number of them are coming from two-year schools.
Giving Credit Where It’s Due
The Technical College System of Georgia has a reputation of preparing students for the workforce. The system offers programs in high-demand fields like computer programming and welding, where students can find jobs immediately.
Students who qualify for the HOPE Grant can get full tuition paid in 17 career fields.
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