academic money for transfers

nypitcher - I'm certainly having fantasies about academic money in my son's future when he leaves JUCO. I would suspect that a 4 year school would look at the players history in HS, his ACTS, as well as his grades and what type of classes in JUCO. If the player took basketweaving 101, etc. and has trouble getting classes to transfer, I would assume there would be a problem with academic money. I also understand from JUCO coaches themselves, that some JUCOs are thought of as being a more academically focused school, so that might be an issue as well. Just my thoughts - I don't have any actual experience in this subject.

In general, it is false to think that there is no academic money when coming from a Juco to a 4 yr school. I can tell you this, there's not as much money reserved for a 2 yr student as a 4 yr student and that it depends on each individual college. At VJC it's competitive and what that means is they reserve a certain amount of money for transfers, then they look at all apps and rank them, if slot 1 is due to get 7,500 (our max for a transfer, not including room and board, which is 50% tuition), then if they met the qualifications that's what they'll get...their GPA could range from 3.0-3.9 (3.0 being the minimum for scholarships) depending on the quality of transfers applying. Every school is different, but I would venture to say they most if not all will have money available for transfer students! and I know LAFMOM is probably tired of hearing me say this, but what do you mean by good DI...I'm assuming athletic...if they don't give you Athletic money as a transfer, you won't be on their roster I can't definately tell you that! FIND A SCHOOL WHERE THE ACADEMICS FIT, THEN SEE IF THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! GO WHERE YOU CAN PLAY! IT WILL MOST LIKELY BE THE LAST 2 YRS OF YOUR CAREER! DO NOT SPEND IT ON THE BENCH! Consider all schools DI, II, III, NAIA...find the right fit!!

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Originally posted by VJC Baseball:
and I know LAFMOM is probably tired of hearing me say this, ...

Not at all VJC - I agree with you completely.

nycpitcher - I assume you're at a JUCO now by looking at your profile - it states 2005 grad. If that's the case, then you probably considered where the kids from your JUCO moved on to and what kinds of packages they received from their 4 yr schools. I would tell you the same thing I've told my son. Work your tail off and make good grades - then you have more bargaining power. Also be wise in your class choice.

I did a lot of looking around in the last year or so at 4 year schools. My son graduated from the Juco this past May. Seems like all schools offered academic financial programs/incentives for transfer students. The school he now goes to offered in-state tuition for the next 2 years if one transferred in an assoc. degree. No hoops to jump through, just the assoc degree and a 2.0 gpa. Tuition is 1300 a semester. Other schools offered specific monies for certain gpa's. Look at all schools, it takes a lot of time. Seems like all the schools I klooked at had the special section for scholarships specifically for transger students. Not nearly as many opportunities as incoming freshman, but still available. With all your research you will find a fit. Baseball has fallen by the wayside for my son, his interest has waned in devoting his life to it. (But he really likes school) This year without baseball is quite enjoyable for him. When the baseball goes, the kid is still in school. Isn't the objective - for most of us here - to get the education?

Mom - Thanks for the info. I've been wondering about this after seeing the original question. While I know my son will continue to play baseball barring injury of course, (he'll be gray and 60 and attending pro-tryouts) academic money added can help make a much nicer package. Glad to hear your son has had such a great year too!