Transfer Scholars Network

Transfer Scholars Network

Alamo Colleges is a proud community college partner in the Transfer Scholars Network (TSN), a national initiative that helps high-achieving community college students explore transfer opportunities at 16 highly selective private colleges and universities across the country.

TSN is designed to help students broaden their transfer options. For many community college students, highly selective private institutions may not initially seem accessible, affordable, or within reach. TSN gives eligible students the information, direct connections, and support they need to explore those institutions before deciding where to apply.

What TSN Offers Students

Eligible students nominated by Alamo Colleges can:

• Connect directly with admissions representatives from TSN partner institutions.
• Learn about transfer admission requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life.
• Attend transfer-focused events and webinars designed for community college students.
• Access resources and guidance to support transfer planning and the application process.
• Explore institutions that may align with their academic, financial, and personal goals.

Who is a Strong Candidate for TSN?

TSN supports:

• High acheiving students with an interest in transferring a highly selective private colleges or university, including  research universities and liberal arts colleges across the nation.
• Students preparing to submit transfer applications in the current cycle. Students do not need to be ready to transfer immediately.
• Learn more about the Transfer Scholars Network at transferscholars.org.

Eligiblity Snapshot:

• Completing an associate degree this cycle, or a strong first-year student after at least one semester enrolled.
• GPA of 3.75 or higher preferred; no lower than 3.5.
• Demonstrated financial need — family/personal income typically below $100,000.
• Prioritize Domestic/US student status who are eligible for federal aid and/or institutional financial aid packaging (international students may participate, but financial aid packaging varies by each four-year partner).
• Not currently dual-enrolled as a high school student.
• Diverse life experience is part of their profile: first-generation students, adult learners, veterans, student parents, and campus or community leaders all strengthen the TSN applicant pool.

How Students Join

Participation in TSN begins with a nomination from Alamo Colleges. If you are interested in joining, please complete the Interest Form.

At the start of each fall semester, Alamo Colleges identifies students whose academic performance and broader experiences indicate that they may be strong candidates for TSN partner institutions.

Nominated students receive information from Alamo Colleges about how to:

1. Create a TSN Student Profile to gain access to the online platform
2. Complete the TSN Scholar Form required for the four-year institutions to communicate with you

Submitting the Scholar Form allows students to share their information with admissions representatives at the TSN institutions they select and begin connecting with those institutions.

he Scholar Form is not an application for admission. Students who decide to apply for transfer must submit an application directly to each college or university during the process.

Learn More

Learn more about the Transfer Scholars Network at transferscholars.org.

If you have questions about the TSN interest form, contact the District Scholarship Team at dst-scholarship@alamo.edu