Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Nearly 95% of Austin College students receive some form of financial assistance. Financial assistance comes from a variety of sources, including Austin College’s own need-based grants and merit scholarships, as well as federal and state grant, work-study and loan programs and outside scholarship entities. The Austin College Office of Financial Aid is located in Wortham Center, Room 105.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer applicants who have earned a 3.00 or better grade point average in college coursework have a particularly good chance of admission.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts from all colleges attended are required. Applicants with less than 30 hours of transferable academic credit are required to submit their final high school transcript or GED.
• SAT Scores:
  Applicants with less than 30 hours of transferable academic credit are required to submit official standardized test scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  A College Official’s Form or Advisor/Counselor Recommendation Letter is required, as well as an Instructor Evaluation Form or Professor Recommendation Letter.
• Essay:
  One Admission Essay (250-500 words; topic of your choice) is required.
• Application Fee:
  There is no fee to apply.
• Interview:
  An Admission Interview with a member of the admission staff is recommended for applicants, though is optional.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/transfer-students/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Credits presented from other institutions in which the student earns a grade of C or higher will be converted to course credit units at the rate of four semester hours equal to one Austin College credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 68 credit hours may be transferred from accredited two-year or four-year institutions consistent with the academic objectives of Austin College.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Austin College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf