Guest Student

Take a Class at 4Cs. Transfer the Credit. Pay Less.

Already enrolled at a four year college? You do not have to pay four year tuition for every class!

As a guest student at 4Cs, you can take courses here and transfer the credits back to your home institution. It is one of the easiest ways to lower your college costs without changing schools.

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Why Be a Guest Student?

Lower Tuition

General education courses cost significantly less than most four year colleges. That means you can complete required credits without the high price tag.

Flexible Formats

Choose what works for your life:

• Online
• In Person
• HyFlex, which lets you choose day-to-day if you want to attend in person or online.

Multiple start dates make it easier to fit a course into your schedule.

Transferable Credits

Many courses transfer smoothly, especially within Massachusetts public colleges and universities. If you attend a private or out of state school, you can still transfer credits. Just confirm with your academic advisor first.

Who Should Apply?

Who Should Apply?

This option is perfect if you:

• Need a general education requirement
• Want to take a summer or winter course at a lower cost
• Want to lighten your tuition bill
• Are trying to graduate on time

 

You stay enrolled at your current college. You simply take one or more classes at 4Cs and transfer them back

How to Enroll as a Guest Student

Step 1: Find Your Course

Search the 4Cs course schedule and match it to your degree requirements.

Step 2: Confirm Transfer Approval

Talk to your advisor at your home college to make sure the course will transfer.

Step 3: Apply as a Guest Student

Complete the short Guest Student application. You are not applying for a degree program. You are just enrolling in a course.

Step 4: Send Your Transcript

After you finish the class, request an official transcript and have it sent to your home institution.

Simple. Strategic. Smart.

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The Bottom Line

You are not transferring schools.
You are not starting over.
You are not adding extra semesters.

You are just making a smarter financial move.