Top 10 Reasons to complete your degree at NECC before Transferring
Reason #10
You’ll save wear and tear on your car.
Reason # 9
You’ll be part of your community while you go to college.
Reason # 8
You’ll gain the maturity, experience, and study skills necessary for a 4-year college or university while in NECC’s supportive environment.
Reason # 7
It is easier to be accepted for transfer since the criteria for acceptance is often different for those without degrees.
Reason # 6
You become eligible for scholarships that are only available to students with an AA/AS degree.
Reason # 5
You can easily transfer credits to colleges that have articulation agreements with NECC.
Reason # 4
You will be eligible for the Joint Admissions Program or Mass Transfer with Mass State Colleges and Universities, which can save you 1/3 off tuition (with a 3.0 GPA).
Reason # 3
Commonwealth Transfer Compact (Come to Academic Advising, Student Center Building, 2nd floor for the scoop.)
Reason # 2
You will have a degree to show for your hard work, in case you must stop going to school for personal or financial reasons.
And the # 1 Reason is……
You’ll Save Money $$ (Up to 50% off your tuition in many cases!)