What is the difference between a transfer applicant and first-year applicant?

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A transfer student is a person who has graduated from high school, enrolled in college courses, and obtained at least 12 credit hours of transferable coursework. Veterans are typically considered transfer applicants, as well. A first-year applicant has never enrolled in college after completing high school and is typically a senior in high school. Students who have only taken dual credit or AP courses to fulfill high school graduation requirements are not considered transfer students.