WEBINAR

Funding Your Transfer Journey: Navigating Hidden Costs & University Life

Discover expert strategies for comparing schools, managing transfer costs, and settling confidently into life at your new campus.

 

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Navigate Your Transfer with Confidence

The event has passed, but you can still watch the full recording anytime on this page. In this webinar, our panel of experts break down the true cost of transferring to a four-year university — from tuition and fees to housing, meal plans, and transportation. You’ll also learn how to compare schools with your budget in mind, cover funding gaps through scholarships and aid, and navigate campus life for a smooth, confident transition.
 
Whether you’re a student planning your transfer or someone supporting a student on this journey, this discussion offers practical advice to help you plan, pay, and succeed.

In this session, we explored:

✔️ Choosing Where to Transfer – What to consider when selecting the right 4-year university 

✔️ Understanding Costs – How tuition, housing, and other expenses may change 

 

✔️ Covering the Gap – Funding options like federal aid, scholarships, and private loans 

✔️ Navigating Campus Life – Building connections and accessing support resources 

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Meet the Speakers

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Chantelle Isaacs

Relationship Manager, Ascent

Chantelle Isaacs is a Relationship Manager at Ascent Funding, where she partners with colleges and universities to support students in reaching their educational goals. Before joining Ascent, she worked in student success across test prep, coding bootcamps, and career services – helping learners navigate big transitions and build confidence along the way. Chantelle is passionate about making higher education more accessible and less overwhelming, and she brings both professional expertise and genuine care for students to every conversation. 

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Coty Dunten

Senior Director of Scholar Engagement, Kalamazoo Promise

Coty Dunten is the Senior Director of Scholar Engagement. Her goal is to help students begin or continue utilizing their Promise by helping them problem-solve through barriers to their education. 

Coty came to Kalamazoo as a first-generation college student to attend Western Michigan University and has made it her home. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in College Counseling from WMU.  Prior to joining the Promise, she worked in a variety of roles at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 

In her free time, she likes to ride her bike, work in her garden, and play with her wild dog, Buddy. 

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Brandi M. Stacey, Ed.D.

Director of Partnership Success, EdVisorly

Brandi Stacey serves as the Director of Partnership Success at EdVisorly, where she collaborates with two- and four-year institutions nationwide to design and implement strategies that advance transfer student success and enrollment outcomes. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Transfer and In-State Recruitment at The University of Alabama, where she expanded transfer enrollment and led initiatives to better serve transfer and adult learners. Previously at UA, she spearheaded statewide efforts, including the rebranding and enhancement of Alabama Transfers and the launch of the Bama Link tuition grant partnership with UA Online.