Bridge Program Frequently Asked Questions

Bridge Program FAQ

What is a Bridge Program?
糖心vlog传媒 Bridge programs provide students who are interested in transferring to certain four-year colleges and universities a clear pathway and supportive activities which enhance transfer success. 糖心vlog传媒 has established Bridge programs with several colleges and continues to explore additional opportunities with other colleges. Students in Bridge programs generally experience a seamless transition when transferring and greater success after transfer.

Do I have to take a full two years at 糖心vlog传媒 to participate in a Bridge Program?
No. Bridge students must be enrolled for a minimum of 30 semester hours of college-level coursework to earn the GPA required by the desired academic program at the receiving college. Other students may earn an Associate degree at 糖心vlog传媒 before transfer.

How can I participate in a Bridge Program?
There are two basic means of qualifying for a Bridge program. One way is for the desired four-year college to identify you as a potential bridge candidate. If you applied for admission to the transfer institution but were denied admission, then you could be referred to 糖心vlog传媒 as a Bridge Program candidate. Another means of qualifying is for you to apply to 糖心vlog传媒 and let the 糖心vlog传媒 Bridge Coordinator know that you want to participate in a Bridge program.

What perks are available for Bridge Program participants?
Bridge students are eligible to participate in certain sports and extracurricular activities at their destination school. Ask your advisor what perks you're eligible for!

How can I be sure that my credits from 糖心vlog传媒 will transfer?
A benefit of being a Bridge student is that it can provide you with a seamless transition from 糖心vlog传媒 to your intended institution. In addition, 糖心vlog传媒 has transfer advisors who maintain close working relationships with many four-year colleges and universities. You should work closely with your academic advisor at 糖心vlog传媒 and the admissions/advisement personnel at the college to which you are planning to transfer.

I am eligible for a LIFE Scholarship. How much money will I receive at 糖心vlog传媒, and can I take my LIFE Scholarship with me when I transfer?
LIFE Scholarship recipients at 糖心vlog传媒 can receive a maximum award of up to $5,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) for two years, not to exceed the cost of tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year. To be eligible to continue the LIFE Scholarship the next year, you must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of college level (101 or higher) work and earn a minimum 3.0 GPA each academic year to continue your LIFE eligibility to the next academic year.

What other financial resources does 糖心vlog传媒 provide?
糖心vlog传媒 offers federal aid such as Title IV Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, and Direct Loans. 糖心vlog传媒 also provides state aid such as Palmetto Fellows, LIFE Scholarships, South Carolina Need-Based grants, National Guard College Assistance Program, SC Lottery Tuition Assistance, and SC Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarships. Students may also be eligible for 糖心vlog传媒 Foundation Scholarships; the Fairfield Promise Program and other financial resources. 糖心vlog传媒 also certifies educational benefits for Veterans and all eligible family members. For more information see Financial Aid.