FAQs
How do I enroll?
New students should apply online. Students attending the Highland campus will receive information on enrollment days held in the spring for new fall students. Students attending a regional center or online classes will receive an email with MyHCC account information that allows online enrollment immediately. For more information about enrollment on the Highland campus, contact Michel Scott at mscott@highlandcc.edu or 785-442-6020. Regional students should contact their regional coordinator. Online students contact Robbyn Ireland at rireland@highlandcc.edu or 785.442.6129.
Does HCC offer technical programs?
Yes. HCC's Technical Center is located 30 miles south of the Highland campus in Atchison, KS. There are technical programs offered in 5 different divisions: Business, Computer Technology, Service Occupations, Industrial Technology, and Transportation.
Full time students attending the Highland Community College Technical Center in Atchison may live on the main campus in Highland, KS. Students may also choose to attend part time on the main campus and part time at the technical center.
For more information on programs offered at the Technical Center, please visit our website.
What academic programs are offered through HCC?
HCC offers a wide variety of programs. Visit our academic program website for more information.
How do I pay my bill?
All students can pay their bills online through their MyHCC account. Bills may also be paid by credit card in the business office by calling Rhonda Modlin at 785-442-6001 or by mailing a check to the HCC Business Office, 606 West Main, Highland, KS 66035.
Is there an application fee?
No! It’s free to apply for admission at HCC.
Do students have to take the ACT test to be admitted?
No. Students do not have to have ACT scores to be admitted to HCC. We do require placement scores for College English & College Algebra. We also require students to be able to read at an appropriate level for college work. Students at our Technical Center in Atchison are required to take the Work Keys Test.
Students with ACT scores may use those scores for placement.
Students without ACT scores will be given the opportunity to take a placement test at HCC in order to be enrolled in the classes mentioned above. More placement testing information is available on enrollment day and may be found online.
Are there scholarships available?
Scholarships are available for students attending the Highland campus. Click here to learn about HCC scholarships that are available. Seventy percent of on campus students receive an average of $1000 per semester in scholarship money. There are also limited scholarships available for regional students. Students and parents are encouraged to review all scholarship requirements. Various grade point averages, participation, attendance, and membership requirements are associated with HCC scholarhsips. Click here to locate the requirements for each scholarship area. For more information, contact your scholarship sponsor.
How do I get started with the financial aid process?
The best thing to do is to review the financial aid information on our website. Our step by step guide is most helpful. If you have questions, please call the financial aid office at 785.442.6023 or email alackey@highlandcc.edu. During busy times you may have to leave a message and will return your call. Feel free to email your questions as well.
Does HCC have housing?
HCC offers apartment style living for students attending the Highland campus. Click here for more information.
If I decide to leave housing in the middle of the semester, will I be charged?
Students in campus housing have signed a contract to “rent” the housing for a year. Students cancelling housing in writing before June 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester will receive a refund of their deposit and be released from their contract.
Students cancelling housing in writing after the above dates, but before registration day may be released from the contract, but will not receive a refund of the housing deposit.
After registration day, students will not be released from the housing contract and will be expected to pay rent for the academic year. Students who are dismissed from housing for disciplinary reasons will not receive a housing refund.
All terms and conditions for HCC housing are listed on the contract and on our website at: Housing Contract Terms and Conditions
What does it cost to go to school at HCC?
We know you’ll find HCC to be an affordable college choice. Check out our comparison brochure and our tuition costs.
How do I find out what’s going on at HCC?
Check out our online calendar. Please note that users may sort the calendar for academic activities and athletic activities. All students should sign up for Scottie Alerts. Scottie alerts are text messages sent out to all who sign up for the service. Announcments about activities and special dates on the HCC campus as well as all regional centers are available. And, why not download the Scottie Mobile application on your mobile phone. Type in www.highlandcc.edu/mobile/ to download the mobile app.
Can parents access student accounts?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows HCC to release student directory information i.e. student addresses, emails, majors, and some additional information.
FERPA DOES NOT allow HCC to give information on grades, SS numbers,student schedules, or student account information to anyone, including parents, UNLESS the student has given consent by signing the appropriate forms from the registrar’s office or giving consent online. These forms are also available on enrollment day.
Can I change my schedule after I enroll?
All on campus students should consult their advisor before changing their class schedules. However, yes, students may change class schedules after initial enrollment.
After the semester starts, students must be enrolled and seated in the class before the 3rd class meeting (for classes meeting twice or three times per week).
What if I drop my classes-will I still be charged?
Generally speaking-
100% refunds are given if the class is officially dropped within the first week of classes.
50% refunds are given if the class is officially dropped within the first 2 weeks of the class.
0% refunds are given if requested at the beginning of the 3rd week of classes.
(See further definitions in HCC catalog.)
Does HCC provide services for students with disabilities?
What are some of the other services provided for students at HCC?
What are attendance requirements for students at HCC?
Attend classes regularly. HCC has an attendance policy. You may be dropped from a class if you are failing AND absent 20% of the class periods.
I will be a student-athlete at HCC. Where do I direct my questions about athletic participation?
All HCC Student Athletes will receive a packet of information from the athletic department asking for documentation on student insurance, physical forms, etc. These may be turned into the Athletic Director or his administrative assistant on enrollment day or sent back to the Athletic Office at 606 West Main, Highland, KS. You may also contact your coach for more information.
Any and all athletic questions may be dircted to Athletic Director, Greg Delzeit at gdelzeit@highlandcc.edu or 785.442.6040.
What are some other student expectations at HCC?
Become acquainted with academic resources and USE them. HCC has free tutors available for all subjects.
Get involved on campus. The more you are involved, the more successful you will be.
Advocate for yourself. Students are expected to take care of problems as they arise. Don’t depend on parents to advocate for you. This is a learning process.
Be informed. Check your MyHCC accounts often. This includes your student email.
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