Refunds will not be generated until a credit balance actually exists. Credits from Financial Aid
will appear on the bill as estimated, but cannot be refunded until funds are received from their
source. This process is initiated by the Financial Aid office and our staff does not know the exact
schedule before it begins. Financial Aid cannot be paid until the entire verification process is
complete, all required documents are provided, book store charges are reported and attendance
has been confirmed. The Bursar Office will process all refunds within 7-10 business days of
transmittal.
Refunds for dropped or cancelled courses will be made after the add period for the specific term
has ended. Credit card payments will be refunded to the card used to make the payment and
should appear within 1-3 business days of when issued. Check and cash payments will be
refunded via check.
All refunds will be mailed to the address maintained by the Registrar’s Office. Please
periodically check the address listed on your registration schedule for accuracy and make any
necessary changes with the Enrollment Services front desk.
All credit balance refunds are subject to a final audit.
Refunds will not be generated until a credit balance actually exists. Credits from Financial Aid
will appear on the bill as estimated, but cannot be refunded until funds are received from their
source. This process is initiated by the Financial Aid office and our staff does not know the exact
schedule before it begins. Financial Aid cannot be paid until the entire verification process is
complete, all required documents are provided, book store charges are reported and attendance
has been confirmed. The Bursar Office will process all refunds within 7-10 business days of
transmittal.
Refunds for dropped or cancelled courses will be made after the add period for the specific term
has ended. Credit card payments will be refunded to the card used to make the payment and
should appear within 1-3 business days of when issued. Check and cash payments will be
refunded via check.
All refunds will be mailed to the address maintained by the Registrar’s Office. Please
periodically check the address listed on your registration schedule for accuracy and make any
necessary changes with the Enrollment Services front desk.
All credit balance refunds are subject to a final audit.
The earlier the better. Admission requirements, academic programs and application deadlines vary college by college, so a successful transfer will require careful research and academic planning. Once you have selected your major you can begin identifying colleges or universities that will meet your needs and interests.
While in most cases it is not necessary to graduate before transferring, there are definite benefits to doing so…personal satisfaction, lower tuition costs, and a stronger transfer application to name just a few. Students planning to transfer to a New Jersey state college or university and benefit from the Statewide Transfer Agreement must complete an AA or AS degree and continue in the same field of study. If your major is covered by an articulation agreement with the college you are transferring to, you will need to graduate to benefit from it. If completing an associate degree is not in your plans you should complete a minimum of 30 college level credits. This does not include remedial or basic skill coursework.
Students who graduate with an AA or AS degree and transfer to a New Jersey public college or university will transfer with half of the basic bachelor degree completed, but there are some guidelines you should be aware of. Major to major transfer will work best, you should select an academic program at PCCC which prepares you for the major you want to pursue. Students must have their degree completed prior to transferring to the public college or university. Some majors at the university will take more than an additional two years to complete because they require more than 120-128 credits. (Architecture, Engineering, Physical Education are some examples) The agreement does not apply to private colleges and universities.
No, you must still meet the admission requirements for the institutions you apply to.
If you change your major when you transfer, it is possible that some of the courses you completed here at PCCC will not fulfill requirements in your new major.
You will find applications for many colleges in the area at the Career and Transfer Resource Library in the Center for Student Success. For some colleges (Rutgers, Montclair, NJIT) it will be necessary for you to apply online at their website.
You will need to go to the Registrar’s Office to fill out a transcript request form. They will send an official copy of your PCCC transcript directly to the institution you specify. If you attended other colleges prior to enrolling at PCCC, you will need to contact them directly to have your transcripts sent.
Many colleges and universities offer merit-based scholarships to high achieving transfer students. While requirements vary, typically you will need to complete an AA or AS degree and have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better to be considered for a scholarship. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa and/or extensive community service or leadership experience will improve your chances of receiving a transfer scholarship. Since many colleges and universities have a separate scholarship application, you should research possible scholarships at least one year before transferring.
Click here for Transfer Counseling and answers to your questions.