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Transferring to Four-Year Institutions: Home

SCC library resources to help you prepare for your transfer to a 4-year institution.

Be sure to check out more transfer resources through the SCC Academic Advisement Center

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The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2026

Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more.

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Make College Your Superpower

A guide to getting the most value out of their education. Using the latest data, personal anecdotes, and inspiration, Esaki-Smith shows students how to make informed decisions about where to apply to college, taking into consideration areas of job growth, personal finances, skill sets, potential salaries, geography, and more.

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Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025

This book delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland-so you can find the best fits for you. In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find- A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college.

Watch Streaming Videos from CrashCourse and the SCC Library

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The How and Why of Transferring Colleges

 

Congratulations! You've completed your gen ed classes at a community college and are ready to transfer to a 4 year institution. In this episode of How to College we walk you through transferring!

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How to Choose the School for You

Is this episode of How To College we show to best choose the right school for us. There's a lot to think about, like: what kind of learner you are, what kind of environment you like, how to know if your school is looking out for your success, what kinds of support do different schools offer, and of course what do you want to study?

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How to Apply to College

Now that we're to the point of actually applying for college, things can get a little overwhelming. Here are some helpful ways to manage everything you need to keep track of, fill out, and even ways to save some money in fees.

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How to Pay for College

Paying for college is stressful and there's a lot of research we need to do. So we want to be methodical and patient, and make sure we know what all of our options are. So, in this episode, we walk you through how to know our options, what steps to take to get the funding you need to be successful in college.

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How to Find a College Scholarship

Free money for tuition is floating around out there; you just have to know where to look.

Library Databases For Researching Colleges and Careers

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General Research Resources