Associate in Arts / Liberal Studies students who plan to graduate from KVCC should consider the Advanatge U program.

Before You Apply

• Find colleges that have the major you want by talking with the Transfer Counselor or using Choices software
• Schedule a visit to the campus(es) of your choice – it can help you decide
• Talk with the Transfer Counselor about which courses will transfer to a particular school

The Application

• On-line or Paper – Ask the Transfer Counselor about what might work best for you
• Complete All Sections
• Have someone else proofread your essay (It has to be perfect!)
• Request letters of recommendation if required to do so
• Sign a Release of Information so counselor can talk to college about your application’s status

The Transcripts

• Request your high school transcript
• Request your Kennebec Valley and any other college transcript
• Transcripts must be sent directly from one institution to another, you cannot mail or deliver them

Financial Aid

• Fill out your FAFSA as soon as possible (some kinds of financial aid are first come-first served)
• List all schools that you are interested in on the FAFSA
• Pay your confirmation deposit as soon as possible so that the FA office can make you an offer

After You Are Accepted

• Celebrate Wildly!
• Meet with your advisor at your new school as soon as possible to schedule classes
• Have a Final Transcript (with all your Kennebec Valley grades on it) sent to your new school