non traditional transfer students:

lorriepdx
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:01:33 +0000

I would suggest going back to a community college and talking with an advisor. Also if you have to take any pre-college math, writing or reading classes (most of us do if they’ve been out of high school for a year or more) and are low income, a first generation student (meaning whomever raised you didn’t obtain a 4 year degree) or have any documented disabilities see if your school offers TriO which is a great starting point to see how you can obtain your dreams in college.

I just got into the ROOTS program at Portland Community College (Portland, Oregon) and already feel like it was the best thing I could have done for myself. TRiO gives you so many great resources, classes on studying, transferring to a university, financial responsibility, plus some grant money and some (like mine) offer workshops on applying for scholarships.

If a TRiO program isn’t available just go in and ask and advisor and look up non-profits that might fit your needs as well. You never know what type of assistance might be out there. Best of luck to you!