Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: : Henderson Community College

How much is tuition?

Our tuition is lower than most colleges. Fees are charged based on the number of credit hours in which you enroll. 2008-2009 tuition rates $121.00 per credit hour or $1452.00 for 12 credit hours (full-time) for KY Residents, eLearning & residents of the following IN counties: Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick. $156.00 per credit hour for counties contiguous to Kentucky. $390 per credit hour for out of state students. For more information about fees call 270-831-9611 or copy & paste to go to: http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/business/tuition.asp

How long will it take to get my degree?

If you are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours), most associate degrees can be completed in two and one-half years. However, if you need brush-up classes and do not enroll in at least 12 hours per semester, and/or take some summer classes it will take more time to complete.

Does HCC offer financial aid and/or scholarships?

Yes. HCC offers several types of financial aid – grants, loans, and scholarships. You need to apply for federal grants. Go to the following website for more information: www.fafsa.ed.gov There are many scholarships available through our Financial Aid Office located in the Administration Building, Room 121. Most scholarships are awarded in the spring for the following academic year. The deadline for scholarship applications is February 15th. Please call 270-831-9628 with questions.

When will I find out who my advisor is?

First time college students are given an advisor after they have completed any required COMPASS testing and attended a Pre-Registration Session. You will be informed of your advisor’s name prior to registration. Transfer and readmitted students will receive a letter with their student ID number that can be used to access their advisor’s name through the student self-service panels. Click on the following for more information: http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/admissions/admission.asp http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/calendar/

Can I register before my official ACT scores and high school, GED or college transcripts are received?

Yes. You may enroll for one semester before submitting these official documents. If you have already taken the ACT, you may use your unofficial score report to prove COMPASS exemption or that you have met a prerequisite. Click for more information: http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/admissions/admission.asp

Can HCC send copies of my ACT scores, high school transcripts or GED transcripts to me or another college?

No, we are not authorized to send copies of any documents from your admissions file other than HCC records.

How do I get my HCC transcript sent to another college or univeristy?

2 ways to request a transcript: 1. Go to : http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/admissions/ Click on Transcript Request Form Print, complete, and mail with fee payment to: Henderson Community College Admissions & Records Office 2660 S. Green St Henderson, Kentucky 42420. 2. Stop by the Admissions & Records Office (Administration Building, Room 102) any time Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 4:30p.m. Complete the Transcript Request Form and pay the fee. Official transcripts should be mailed directly to the institution or records department. If a copy is picked up or mailed to a student it will be stamped “Student Copy”. For additional information about transcripts call 270-831-9652. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SEND A TRANSCRIPT? $5.00- mailed $7.00 on-demand (picked up immediately) $10.00 faxed

What is KEES?

The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is a scholarship that Kentucky high school students earn based on their GPA and ACT scores. If you earned KEES in high school you just need to enroll in HCC. Your KEES will automatically be applied toward your tuition and you will receive a check for any remaining funds. For more details, go to www.kheaa.org

Is tutoring available?

YES! We have FREE tutoring available in many subject areas such as math, English, history and computers in the Student Success Center currently located in the Administration Building, Room 202. Call 831-9772 for details.

Will the classes I take at HCC transfer to a four-year college or university?

All 100 and 200 level classes will transfer. For more information on transfer, go to transfer.asp

How will I know what classes to take?

You will be assigned an academic advisor based on your chosen program of study or academic plan noted on your application for admission. Your advisor will help you develop an academic plan and choose classes to reach your goals. To make the best of your advising sessions, you should take advantage of the resources such as the KCTCS Catalog and program brochures available in the Admissions and Records Office or go to: http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/academics/programs/ or http://www.kctcs.edu/catalog/

How will I know if I am admitted to HCC?

All applicants with a high school diploma or GED and those who are in good academic standing at their previous college are admitted to HCC. ACT scores and/or COMPASS scores are only used to place you in the appropriate entry-level courses and to consider you for our selective admissions programs such as nursing and dental hygiene/assisting.

When will I know if I am accepted into the Nursing or Dental Hygiene Program?

You will be notified about a month after the program admissions so you will have time to register for the course required for the program. Example: March 1 applicants will be notified prior to Open Registration for summer.

If you cannot find an answer to your question here, please view the full FAQ category list or contact Teresa Hamilton at 800-696-9958 or by email at teresa.hamilton@kctcs.edu.