Part-Time Student for 1 Quarter: Impact on Grad School?

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Taking 8 quarter units as a part-time student for one quarter does not negatively impact graduate school applications. Graduate schools prioritize overall academic performance and experiences over full-time status in a single quarter. However, students should be aware that dropping below full-time status may affect financial aid eligibility and health insurance coverage under parental plans.

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  • Understanding of graduate school admission criteria
  • Knowledge of financial aid policies
  • Familiarity with health insurance requirements for students
  • Awareness of community college enrollment options
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  • Research graduate school admission requirements for part-time students
  • Investigate financial aid implications of part-time enrollment
  • Learn about health insurance options for part-time students
  • Explore community college transfer processes and their impact on financial aid
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Undergraduate students considering part-time enrollment, prospective graduate students, and individuals navigating financial aid and health insurance as students.

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Next quarter I'm taking 2 classes. About 8 quarter units. I need 12 to be full time. Would it look bad to grad schools if I'm not a full time student for one quarter?
 
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No, I don't think it'll make a difference to grad schools at all.

But does going below full-time status affect your financial aid or scholarships (if you have any)?
 
I'm at a community college so its really cheap. I don't need any financial aid. However, I will after I transfer.
 
I don't think a grad school will care. I'm sure there are many former part-time undergrads who went on to graduate studies.

Remember though, if you're on your parents health insurance plan, that the insurance company WILL care and won't let you stay on your parents plan if your not a full-time student.
 

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