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. Can these programs be completed fully online?

-Depending on the electives you select, the Human Services Certificate can be completed fully online.

-The Mental Health Studies Certificate can be completed fully online, however not every course is offered online every semester so it is important to work closely with your advisor to plan your course of study.

-The A.S. in Human Services requires several courses that are not currently offered online.

5. How long will the program take?

-This depends on your own pacing. A student enrolled full time (4 classes per semester) will typically complete a certificate in 1 academic year and the A.S. degree in 2 academic years. Students enrolling less than full time will take longer---exact length will depend on number of courses taken each semester.

6. I haven't been to school in a million years. Are these programs for me?

-We hope so, and we think so! Our programs include learners as young as 16 and as old as ???. There is no age limit for learning! Many of the students in our programs 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.

7. What classes are required for these programs:

For the A.S. in Human Services: http://catalog.hcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=1009&returnto=330

For the Mental Health Studies Certificate: http://catalog.hcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=1090&returnto=330

For the Human Services Certificate: http://catalog.hcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=1059&returnto=330

8. 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.