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7 Steps to Become a Credit Student

7 Steps to Become a Credit Student

7 Steps to Become a Credit Student

Application to HCC is only required for college credit classes. Non-credit courses are offered through the Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education. If you wish to take credit classes, follow these seven simple steps:

Seven Steps to Become an HCC Student (credit)

  1. Apply for Admission: Students wishing to take credit classes must first apply to HCC and submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.
     
  2. Apply for Financial Aid: Financial aid includes grants, loans, federal work study, scholarships, and veteran and military benefits.
     
  3. Take Placement Tests: Students should submit a copy of their high school transcript or GED scores, SAT, ACT, IB, and MCAP scores (WCPS students) to the Admissions Office to be exempt from testing. Students transferring credits to HCC must have official copies of those transcripts sent to the Records Office and must complete a Transfer Evaluation Request formComplete this form to set up your placement tests.
     
  4. Activate your Online Accounts: Please activate your account and change your password immediately upon receiving your acceptance letter. You will then have access to Self-Service (HCC’s online registration system) and your student email account. You will also use these credentials to access D2L (Learning Management System) after you have registered for a class scheduled to use that system. Students are encouraged to watch the Virtual Orientation before registering for classes.
     
  5. Contact a Student Support Advisor and/or Register for Classes: Student Support Advisors will help you register for classes. See what classes are offered through Self-Service.
     
  6. Pay for College: Get all the information you need about tuition and fees. Payment plans, grants, loans, scholarships, work study programs, and student job opportunities can help make college more affordable.
     
  7. Get Books, ID, etc.: Get connected with the many services available to HCC students by visiting the Current Students page. Services for students can also be accessed from the Student Services page.
     

Having trouble accessing your D2L account, View Technology Recommendations.

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