HCC Receives $20,000 from Ellucian for COVID-19 Student Relief

(December 10, 2020)— Hagerstown Community College was selected by Ellucian as a 2020 PATH Scholarship recipient out of more than 160 community college applicants. PATH (Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, and Hope) awards scholarship funds to institutions which, in turn, deliver the financial support to students experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

HCC received $20,000 which will be distributed to 14 students. These funds will help to cover tuition expenses to allow these students to either graduate without debt to the college or to enroll in final courses to keep them on the path to completing their associate degree. The amount of the award varied per student and ranged from $700 to $2,400. 

“It’s unusual that we get to help students in financial need in this way,” said Christine Ohl-Gigliotti, HCC dean of students. “To be able to fund scholarships to pay tuition balances so students can stay on track with their degree plans – and graduate in the next six months – is an educator’s dream. These students are committed to completing their HCC programs and we’re committed to see them to the finish line.”

“COVID-19 has placed immense pressure on students financially, academically and personally making it even more difficult for some to achieve their educational dreams,” said Laura Ipsen, CEO and president of Ellucian. “As a partner to higher education institutions around the world, we have been humbled to see how the community responded in the wake of COVID and are committed to do our part to help students succeed.”

Ellucian, the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education, has pledged an initial $1 million to the scholarship fund and distributed $500,000 to community and technical colleges across the United States in November. The program aims to continue its growth with the support of partners to reach a $10 million goal in 2021. For more information or to get involved, visit www.ellucian.com/path. 
 

HCC's Chatbot Does More!

Hagerstown Community College’s Chatbot, Hawkeye, has been enhanced to service you. Questions have been updated from the Admissions and Enrollment, Advising and Registration, Student Financial Aid, Student Accounts (billing), and IT offices.

Hawkeye can provide answers to your common questions such as the admissions process, the financial aid process, registration, graduation, student accounts (bills), and even help you reset your password. You will see Hawkeye pop up on many of our webpages – once it pops up, all you have to do is ask your question. It will try to give you the best answer and if an answer is unknown, you will be able to contact one of the offices to assist you further. Be sure to try using Hawkeye today!

2021-22 FAFSA Now Available

The 2021-2022 FAFSA (financial aid application) is now available—Apply online at https://studentaid.gov/. For more information, visit the financial aid page. 

HCC supports Financial Literacy Month

In support of National Financial Literacy Month, HCC’s Financial Aid Office is offering free financial literacy training to students.

During the month of April, participating students must complete two financial counseling sessions online at http://hagerstowncc.get-counseling.com. Two students will be randomly chosen to win a $50 Go-Green gift card to be used at the HCC Campus Store or the eateries on campus.

Students can register online or stop by the registration table on Tuesday, April 17 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Student Center lobby. For more information, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/financial-aid.