The Foreign Service Journal, December 2020

96 DECEMBER 2020 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT transfer system in the MD-VA-DC area, as well as a mention of some well- regarded guaranteed transfer programs in a few other popular states. Remember to check residency requirements well ahead of time, espe- cially if you are considering community college outside your home state. You will need to factor in additional living costs if you will not be living with family members. Maryland: The University of Mary- land takes part in the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP), guaranteeing transfer from various Maryland commu- nity colleges (http://bit.ly/MD-MTAP ). Montgomery College, Prince George’s Community College and Anne Arundel Community College are just three of many Maryland community colleges that offer guaranteed transfer to the University of Maryland, as well as to other colleges both in Maryland and out of state. Note: As with all guaranteed transfer programs, transferring with your major of choice may not be available at all universities or campuses. (See http:// bit.ly/transfer-moco for Montgomery College; http://bit.ly/transfer-pgcc for Prince George’s Community College; and http://bit.ly/transfer-aacc for Anne Arundel Community College.) Maryland’s Higher Education Com- mission offers a comprehensive guide on community colleges and transfer to four-year institutions at http://bit.ly/ MD-hec. Virginia: A popular choice for many Northern Virginia residents is NOVA (Northern Virginia Community Col- lege). NOVA offers guaranteed admis- sions agreements, where you are able to transfer to a multitude of colleges and universities (some outside Virginia), including William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Each university has its own requirements to guarantee transfer, and not all majors are available. Find out more at http://bit.ly/VA-gaa. For a full picture of all Virginia com- munity colleges that offer transfer agree- ments with universities, please visit Virginia’s Community Colleges website at http://bit.ly/VA-transfer-agreements. Washington, D.C.: The community college at the University of the District of