This chapter sets forth requirements for institutions of higher education in the State for: Admission of transfer students to public institutions; The transfer of courses and awarding of credit for transferred courses; and Collaboration and communication between institutions on issues relating to transfer. This chapter is intended to: Maximize the transferability of courses to: Support timely completion of academic programs by transfer students; Minimize the need for transfer students to repeat coursework completed at a previous institution; and Limit the financial burden on transfer students; Foster collaboration and communication between institutions regarding proposed academic program changes that could impact the efficacy of transferring courses and credits; Establish a process and timeline for institutional review of a denial of a course or credit transfer; and Make public and easily accessible all policies and procedures regarding transfer students and the transfer of courses and credits. This chapter is not intended to affect a student’s eligibility for and use of federal financial aid, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed in a manner that would prevent a student from being eligible for or using federal financial aid. Except for Regulations .02 and .13A—H of this chapter, this chapter applies only to public institutions of higher education.