Future Students

You only need to apply to HCC if you wish to take classes for college credit. To take non-credit classes, go here [1]. If you wish to take credit classes, follow these seven simple steps:

Seven easy steps to become an HCC student (credit)

1. Apply for Admission [2] - Students wishing to take credit classes must first apply to HCC and submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Registration.  High school (ESSENCE [3]) students must also submit an HCC ESSENCE Program (Early Entry) Application Form.
2. Apply for Financial Aid [4] - includes grants, loans, Federal work study, and scholarships.
3. Take Placement Tests [5] - Free testing assures proper course placement for all students seeking a degree or certificate, or attempting their first college-level English or Mathematics course. Are you exempt? [6]
4. See an Advisor [7] - Bring your placement test scores, SAT/ACT score sheet, and official transcripts with you to share with an academic advisor. Advisors will help you choose your program from our nine academic divisions [8], each offering a wide array of programs and courses.
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5. Register for Classes [10] - HCC conducts on-line registration via Webadvisor.
6. Pay for College [11] - How much does college cost? Find out here. Payment plans, grants, loans, scholarships, work study programs, and student job opportunities may help.
7. Get Books, ID, etc. [12] - Get connected with the many services available to HCC students: clubs and organizations [13], student email [14], emergency alerts [15], HCC Campus Store [16], disability services [17], library [18], food services [19], and more.

Which best describes you?

• First Time College Student [2] Students with no previous college experience who plan to earn college credit.
• Returning HCC Student [2] Prior HCC students who have not attended HCC for more than two years.
• Transfer Student [20] Students with some previous credits from another college.
• High School Student [3] Students ages 16-18. Earn college credit while still in high school.
• International Student [21] Programs for non-U.S. citizens to earn college credit.
   

 Other services

• GED (General Equivalency Diploma) [22] Students seeking to prepare for and take the GED exam.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) [22] Non-native speaker seeking Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening in English.
• ABE (Adult Basic Education) [22] Students seeking to improve basic skills in Reading, Writing, and Math.
• Continuing Education [1] Non-credit classes and certificate programs for personal enrichment and professional development.
• Distance Education [23] Education delivered via the Web.
• Teen Parent Program [24] - Support services for Washington County teen parents.