Transfer FAQ’s

No, students cannot utilize financial aid at both JC and another college or university. If a student wishes to enroll as a guest student or only take a course or a few to transfer back to their four-year they will need to pay for the JC courses out-of-pocket or from another funding source.

If a student is planning to receive a certificate or degree at JC, yes they can utilize their financial aid at JC. The student needs to include JC on the list of colleges they are interested in attending on their FAFSA.

Some institutions do have a cap as to how many credits a student can transfer. However a typical four-year degree is around 120-135 credit hours. Most institutions will allow students to transfer at least 60 credits from a community college, in some instances more.

Yes, our online courses offer the same content as in-person courses and are transferable. There are some institutions which require students to take specific courses face-to-face sometimes based on degree requirements. Students should check with the four-year institution to verify.

Yes, Jackson College courses are eligible to transfer to out of state colleges or universities. We always encourage students to connect with the college or university that they intend to transfer the credit they earn at JC to ensure appropriate courses are take to help complete their intended degree.

Yes, Jackson College courses are highly transferable. We always encourage students, however, to connect with the four-year institution that they plan to transfer credits to ensure appropriate courses are taken to help complete the intended degree. Some institutions that JC students have transferred to include Michigan State University, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, University of Michigan – Dearborn, University of Michigan – Flint, Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University, Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor University, Wayne State University, Central Michigan University, and Ferris State University, but the list goes on.

Apply for Admission to Jackson College
Before we can evaluate and apply your transfer credits, you must first complete the admissions process.

Send Your Official Transcripts
Once your application is submitted, request that your previous college send your official transcripts electronically. Most institutions allow you to select “Jackson College” from a list of recipients, which is the preferred method. This ensures your transcripts are matched to your student record efficiently.

*JC considers official college transcripts those that come directly from the four-year institution to our offices. Transcripts sent or forwarded from the student are considered unofficial.

Courses that are earned from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of ‘C’ or better will be considered. An official transfer credit evaluation will determine transfer credit equivalency.