<p>I just graduated from a CC with an A.A. it’s essentially just a general transfer degree. I want to continue to get my B.S. in a field of engineering. I have done really well in pre calculus and trigonometry, and I enjoyed the classes. The problem is that I have no idea which university to go to. It seems that I currently have two options.</p>
<p>I live in Idaho, so it’s either Boise State University or the University of Idaho. Both of these schools have similar tuition and fees for in-state, they are both affordable as far as tuition. The problems I have are that.</p>
<p>1) I have done research and apparently BSU is not a very good school when it comes to academics, and I guess it’s mainly a commuter school.</p>
<p>2) I would go to U of I , but the problem with that is that the main campus is a few hours away in Moscow, and I live outside of Boise, and currently with my parents. So I can’t move out into Moscow on my own.</p>
<p>3) I want to speak with an adviser at each school, but I think that I have to process my application(s) first which cost money…</p>
<p>If I had the choice I would go to U of I , but I only have 11780$ worth of aid (scholarships, grants, and loans). If I want to pay for tuition, Room & Board, and have enough for supplies and miscellaneous expenses then I would need at least 19000… </p>
<p>Since it looks like I’m going to BSU and living with my parents I will pay roughly 12000 yearly while living with my parents. Which is not something that I want to do, I really wanted a university experience. What do you think that I should do from here? I really want to go to U of I.</p>
<p>You have to decide whether you can afford to pay for some sort of housing at U of I. First, make sure that U of I is actually better than BSU, though.</p>
<p>The student may know the Pell award based on FAFSA and know he can borrow 7500. And/or he may know of some scholarship (maybe PBK) that he can get at either school.</p>
<p>Chances are, as a transfer to a state school, unless the state is known to provide aid, the above aid may be all that he would get awarded.</p>
<p>If he does qualify for Pell, can he get any app waivers?</p>
<p>I am concerned that as an engg transfer student he isnt ready for engg at all. He is way behind in math and maybe other subjects. At this point he should be done with Cal I, II, III…at least…maybe even DifEQ I and II</p>
<p>It is doubtful that he could even graduate in 2 years at the univ. getting a general transfer degree when the goal is engg sounds like he was very poorly advised. Engg students take at least Cal I, II, and III during their first two years.</p>
<p>He should stay at the CC and get his math completed…as well as any shortfalls in Chem and Physics. While at his CC, he can work and save money to put towards the last two year.</p>
<p>I am not sure he could even start any engg classes if he did transfer now because he is way behind on math.</p>
<p>If he hasnt taken Gen Chem, Physics I and II (or Physics with Cal I and II) and he hasnt taken Calc I, II, and III, then he isnt ready to transfer to an engg program at all.</p>
<p>I feel really stupid now. I guess can take calc and physics either at the university or at a local community college. I’m not sure how that will work though. I’m going to set up an appointment with an adviser at the CC, and I already have an appointment with an adviser at the university. </p>