A transfer student is a student who has completed 12 or more credit hours at one school, then later drops enrollment before finishing their degree at another school. In general, a transfer student is one who begins their college academic career at one institution, earns some credits through completion of coursework, and then enrolls in another institution to complete their degree. Here are some key points to know about transfer students:

• A transfer student may need to take additional courses if the coursework doesn’t transfer.
• There are different reasons why students may transfer schools, such as to relocate for personal or family reasons, find better opportunities, attend school in a new environment, or leave an area they did not prefer.
• A transfer agreement is a guarantee that classes you complete at one school will be accepted by the school youre transferring to.
• Depending on how many credits a transfer student has completed, or how long they’ve been removed from high school, colleges and universities may also consider their high school coursework and/or HS academic credentials as part of their application process as a transfer student.
• Transfer students can typically apply for financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans or work-study opportunities.

Its worth noting that the definition of a transfer student may vary slightly depending on the institution, but in general, it refers to someone who has attended a college or university before enrolling at a new institution.