What is reverse transfer at Bergen Community College?

Can someone explain what reverse transfer means in the context of Bergen Community College? I'm trying to understand how it might benefit someone who wants to complete their degree there.

"Reverse transfer" is a process where a student who transfers from a community college to a four-year institution before earning their associate degree can still receive that degree. This works by 'sending back' credits earned at the four-year institution to fill in missing requirements at the community college.

So, in the context of Bergen Community College, if a student transferred to a four-year college or university before completing their associate degree, they would still have the chance to earn that degree with this process. This process helps because all completed courses count toward the degree, regardless of whether they were completed before or after transferring from Bergen.

One of the benefits of this process is that it provides students with credentials that might help boost their resumes or job applications, even though they might still be pursuing a four-year degree. In some cases, people may need to leave their four-year institution for personal reasons like finances or family obligations. If such students have earned an associate degree via reverse transfer, this can make re-entering the job market a bit smoother.