This information is provided in response to the most commonly asked questions. For other questions or concerns, or for issues specific to your personal needs, please complete and submit the form below!

1. I don't know where to go to apply.    

 -Go to the following link and click on "APPLY": https://www.hcc.edu/admission

The following link will take you to a really helpful video that explains the application process in detail:

https://youtu.be/kGWuc8hU68c

2. How much does the program cost?    

 -For a full breakdown of tuition costs and fees, go to the following link. Please note: the majority of HCC students receive grants that cover the full cost of tuition! https://www.hcc.edu/tuition-and-aid/tuition-and-fees

3. I don't know how I'll pay for this. Can I get financial aid? How do I apply?    

 -All the information you need about financial aid is at the following link. Please contact the financial aid office for more assistance with the process!  https://www.hcc.edu/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid

4. Does this program lead to LADC or CADC licensure?      

-This program fulfills the educational requirement for LADC licensure. We are proud to be a BSAS Approved Education Provider, which means that BSAS has thoroughly reviewed our program and has determined it meets the full educational requirements for LADC licensure. For more information about licensure in MA: https://careersofsubstance.org/your-career/licensure-certification

5. Can I take this program online?      

 -Yes! As of Fall 2022, all courses in this program will be offered online.

6. How long will it take?      

-Student starting in fall and enrolling full time (4 classes per semester) can complete in 2 semesters of study. Students taking courses part time (2 courses per semester) will take approximately 2 years. Please note: for full time study, this program is currently designed to be started in Fall semester. Students starting in Spring and intending to go full time will NOT be able to complete the program in 2 semesters of study.

7. I'm in recovery. Is this program for me?    

-Deciding when you're ready to return to school is a personal decision, and deciding to enter the recovery field as a person in recovery is another very personal decision. That said, many of the students in this program are in recovery and/ or have their own personal experiences with or relationships to addiction and recovery. We believe that there is great meaning and value in lived experiences, and the community of learners within this program is passionate, committed, and caring.

8. I haven't been to school in a million years. Is this program for me?    

-We hope so, and we think so! This program includes learners as young as 17 and as old as ???. There is no age limit for learning! Most of the students in this program are working adults and/ or learners returning for a second (or third, or fourth, or fifth!) career later in life. HCC offers a lot of supports and resources to assist in the classroom learning process and overall student experience, including easily accessible tutoring, writing support, mental health support, support for learners with disabilities, childcare during classes, assistance with emergency food and housing, clubs, activities, etc. You will not be alone in this process, and you will not be the only one coming back to school after a hiatus.

9. I think I want to do it, but I still have more questions. Who can I contact?      

-Complete the form below! The right person to respond to your questions/ concerns will be in touch soon.