1. The Guide to Transfer for the Art of Business Club
Nicole Zairi, CCBC
Peter Scanlan, UB
Derrick Little, CCBC

2. What to look for in a Business School - Pete
Programs!
Ranking
Admission requirements
Accreditation (AACSB)
Tuition/scholarships
Size/location
Internship opportunities
Alumni network

3. Packaging Yourself (non-competitive aid)- Derrick
Apply Early (Feb. 15th)
Accurately complete FAFSA to the best estimation (if taxes aren’t done yet)
Check your accounts often!
4-years usually automatically package awards, students must check their accounts to accept/decline awards or you may lose them
Students must check the you put on your FAFSA to accept/decline state awards (including delegate/senatorial awards).
Be sure to accept any institutional monies, even smaller $500’ish awards, they add up.
Be aware of residency requirements for out-of-state schools.
Be aware that full-time may be credits for the same price.

4. Financial Aid at CCBC -Derrick
Make sure your major is up-to-date. If not, go enrollment services to update it.
If you log into your major, zip code, and other demographics will be matched with possible CCBC scholarship. Click on more details to read further about these scholarships.
If you have a financial emergency CCBC has a financial literacy program that may be able to assist you. Contact Financial Aid.
Scholarship handout: studentaid.gov, fastweb.com.

5. Packaging Yourself (competitive aid) -Nicole
“Persistence is key. Make sure to learn to the requirements for admission to specific programs or obtaining certain scholarships. Carefully read through each of the guidelines and contact the appropriate personnel for clarification, if you need it. Also, if you have a favorite instructor or you have formed a strong connection to an academic advisor, tutor, or some other type of mentor in higher education, feel free to ask him or her to write you a letter of recommendation. Be sure to give this individual plenty of advanced notice and provide them with a brief summary of your accomplishments or why you feel you deserve the admission or scholarship that you are seeking.” – Jeanne Gyr, Assistant Director of Admissions Towson University

6. Packaging Yourself (competitive aid) -Nicole
The Art of the Essay materials
Sample Resumes & Essays that won awards
Deadlines
Programs to grow your marketability: Global Distinction, PTK, Habitat for Humanities Etc…
Focus on choosing a 1-2 and being active. Focus on quality not quantity.
Focus on giving back to the community

7. Packaging Yourself (competitive aid) -Nicole
CCBC Transfer Scholarship Websites:

8. Goals -Derrick Have realistic goals Have a backup plan
How long will this major take me on top of my community college credits
Will I commute or live on campus (parking?). Can I make it to my classes on time?
Do I have the funding needed for this program, how much is it?!
Have a backup plan
What if I don’t get in, or what if I am deferred a semester.
Look at different financial packages, what if your second choice offers a much better package?

9. Business Specific 4-Year Clubs, Organizations, and Internships -Pete
Major specific
Fraternities
Organizations
UB-entrepreneurial fellows
Towson - enactus
UMCP- terp AMA (American marketing association)
Internships
Driven by career development center or program

10. Career Goals Realistic Career Goals for Different Business Tracks.
Derrick and Pete go over job postings in the Maryland/DC area.