Transient Student

Definition: A Student who is currently attending another college or university and wishes to attend Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) for one semester as a guest student and then return to their home institution and apply course work taken at AMSC to satisfy requirements at their home institution.

Application Process

A transient applicant must submit the following items in order to be considered for admission:

• Application for Admission
• $20 Non-Refundable Application Fee (Waived)
• Letter of Good Standing or Transient Permission from home institution
• Certificate of Immunization
• Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)

Requirements:

A transient applicant must meet the admissions requirements listed below:

• Letter of Good Standing or Transient Permission from home institution
• It is the Transient Student's responsibility to ensure that courses taken at Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) will transfer back to his/her Home institution before enrolling.
• Therefore, the Transient Student must be advised at their Home institution prior to registering for courses at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

Visiting Transient Students to AMSC must be prepared to pay for all registered courses at the time of registration. Contact the Financial Aid Office at your home institution for assistance.

Financial Aid Procedure for Transient Students Visiting AMSC for One Semester from Other Institutions

Federal regulations stipulate that a student cannot receive federal aid (Pell and Direct Student Loans) at more than one institution within the same semester/quarter.

1. Students attending Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) as "Transient Student" must submit a "Consortium Agreement" from your "Home institution" to AMSC Financial Aid Office. Students must be registered for classes before the agreement form is completed and sent to the "Home institution".
   Generally Transient Students are not eligible for Federal student aid from Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC).
   However, a Transient Student, who is a HOPE scholar, may be eligible.
   A Transient Student is limited to a combined 15 hours from both institutions to receive funds.
   1. A separate HOPE transient agreement will be completed by the "home" institution for students who are eligible for HOPE scholarship. Contact the Financial Aid Office at your home institution for assistance.
   2. Once Transient Student provides the Consortium Agreement to Atlanta Metropolitan State College's Financial Aid Office-AMSC will complete and return the Consortium Agreement to the student's home institution. The home institution will be responsible for awarding any federal aid the student is eligible to receive at the home school. AMSC will not award and disburse funds for the student.
   3. The home institution will be responsible for processing any eligible refunds during its regular refund cycle.

If a Transient Student decides to remain at Atlanta Metropolitan State College within a degree program, that student must apply for admission and comply with all admissions requirements and policies for the appropriate enrollment category.

To request a copy of the Clery Annual Security Report or view the Daily Crime Log, contact the AMSC Police Department at 404-756-4477 or email publicsafety@atlm.edu. Atlanta Metropolitan State College Clery Website: https://www.atlm.edu/about-amc/clery.aspx