The Degree Advantage A COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS The Degree Advantage
Commit to an education at SCCC Starting at SCCC and then transferring to a four-year college gives you the Degree Advantage. You gain advantages such as: Tuition Savings Small Class Sizes Academic and Career Path Options Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities NJ Transfer Agreement Get those general education requirements out of the way so you are ready to start your bachelor s degree at a Junior year status! Graduate with your Associate Degree SCCC students who transfer to a 4-year college after graduation receive exactly the same diplomas as those students who spend all four years and a lot more money at a four-year college or institution. The quality and content of the academics at SCCC are top-notch and students are prepared to start at four-year colleges. We specialize in easing our students into the college experience with individualized attention. Hey, did you know... A recent national report demonstrated that earning an associate degree prior to transfer leads to greater baccalaureate attainment. 11/8/12 The Chronicle of Higher Education
Transfer to a 4-year college The New Jersey Transfer Agreement guarantees that students can transfer credits from a completed associate degree to a bachelor s degree at any of New Jersey s public four-year colleges and universities. Receiving your associate degree BEFORE you transfer will also improve the likelihood that you will be accepted to an out-of-state college or university. SCCC graduates have transferred to hundreds of private colleges throughout the country including top-tier and Ivy League universities. Stop in and speak to our transfer counselor to help you with the transfer process. Transfer Counselor: 973.300.2206 Boost Your GPA Taking classes at SCCC fi rst can also help improve your grade point average. SCCC has an open-door admissions policy allowing students to be accepted regardless of past academic performance. Improving your academic record shows four-year institutions you are serious about your education and it allows you to meet minimum admissions requirements. Save A Smart Move Nearly 50% of all students get their education at community colleges. Starting at SCCC has always been a smart move especially in today s economy. Substantial Savings By starting at SCCC and completing your associate degree, you will be able to enjoy a substantial savings off the overall cost of your bachelor s degree (see chart below). First 2 years at SCCC and transfer 5,000 5,000 Tuition & General Fees for full-time student Tuition, Fees, Room & Board substantially on tuition Financial Aid and Scholarships are available Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Earn Associate s Degree 2 years at NJ State college/university Tuition, Fees, Room & Board (Rutgers) 4 years at NJ State college/university (Rutgers University is the example) 4 years at private college/university (Seton Hall University is the example) Earn Bachelor s Degree 58,086 96,172 190,624 Scholarship Opportunities SCCC students received over 100,000 in scholarship money from the SCCC Foundation for coursework during the 2012-13 academic year. Starting here also helps you build your college transcript and your academic achievements, which can lead to scholarship opportunities at SCCC, and also when you transfer to a four-year college.
Alumni Chat My success is due to a strong academic foundation and support I received at SCCC. I was able to perfect my study skills and fi ne-tune my future. I am currently in my 3rd year of veterinary school in North Carolina. Kai, 2007 SCCC graduate, Rutgers graduate, plans to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 By earning my associate degree here fi rst, I was able to get a head start on my 4-year degree without the expense of dorming or a long commute. The SCCC professors were great and all of my credits transferred. I fi nished my bachelor s in Information Technology as planned. SCCC was defi nitely the best place to start college. Paul, 2009 SCCC graduate, 2011 NJIT graduate I LOVE SCCC! I earned my associate degree, received a scholarship to Centenary College, graduated and now I m at Seton Hall University to earn my masters degree in Biology. Becky, 2008 SCCC graduate 2010 Centenary College graduate I graduated from SCCC with my associate degree and NO DEBT! I learned so much and got involved in many clubs and activities. I transferred to William Paterson University. SCCC was the right choice for me. Tom, 2010 SCCC graduate, 2012 graduate of William Paterson University In two years I received my associate degree from SCCC and then transferred to Ramapo College where I earned my bachelor s degree in Communication. SCCC was a great place for me because I was able to stay home and still have an awesome college experience. Maria, 2009 SCCC graduate 2011 Ramapo College graduate
NJIT is most gratified for the quality of New Jersey community college students. Clearly, we embrace community college graduates who choose to enroll at NJIT. They have already demonstrated their motivation and academic skills at your college. A message to SCCC President, Dr. Paul Mazur from New Jersey Institute of Technology President, Dr. Joel Bloom Just a few of the over 300 colleges and universities that SCCC students transfer to. James Madison USC Cornell Tulane Fordham Rutgers Penn State Texas A&M Boston University New Jersey Institute of Technology William & Mary The College of New Jersey Rochester Institute of Technology Columbia Johnson & Wales Boston College Start here, go anywhere! sussex.edu l 973.300.2223 One College Hill Road Newton, NJ 07860