One of the great benefits of enrolling in a “starter” program within a state school system is that students can take courses that allow them to fulfill certain credit requirements relatively cheaply before transferring those credits to a more prestigious degree-granting program. Yet, due to the hodge-podge nature of how U.S. educational programs operate, many credits earned at one institution simply won't transfer to another. This is one of the reasons why eight out of 10 students who enter certain started programs intend to transfer eventually, but only one out of every four of those students actually reach that goal.

If you or your child has worked hard to earn credits at one institution and is struggling to transfer those credits successfully, know that the experienced Education Law Team at the Lento Law Firm can help. Once you call 888-535-3686 or reach out online, we can learn about your unique situation and provide you with personalized support accordingly.

Why Is Transferring Credits Such a Pain?

Many Americans and international students alike understandably assume that college credits transfer seamlessly from one institution to the next, especially if the institutions in question are both accredited. In reality, each school enacts its own standards concerning which kinds of work will transfer for credit and which won't. The result is a subjective mixed bag of standards that leave students at the mercy of each program's discretion.

When a school's approach doesn't resolve a transfer student's situation favorably, that student could lose out on untold hours of work and financial investment in their education if they decide to remain a transfer within the new program that refuses to honor the achievements they've already accomplished. Thankfully, it's possible to successfully reverse an institution's initial rejection of a credit transfer request under certain circumstances. Especially when that initial rejection is truly unreasonable, if a student enlists the knowledgeable support of a seasoned education attorney, they may be able to benefit from the investments that they've already made in their education to the fullest extent possible, given the nuances of their unique situation.

Assistance with Credit Transfer Concerns Is Available

If trying to transfer credits that you or your child has worked for and paid for is making you want to pull your hair out, connect with the Education Law Team at the Lento Law Firm for guidance. Our firm has a nationwide reach, so we can assist you with negotiating the successful transfer of hard-earned credits regardless of which undergraduate institutions, community college programs, or graduate schools across the U.S. are giving your family the runaround. If necessary, we can reach out to the Office of General Counsel as well.

Our legal team will do our utmost to resolve your credit transfer situation favorably. Tell us about your case today by calling 888-535-3686 or by reaching out online to get started. We look forward to negotiating on your behalf.