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Highland Community College
Introduction
Highland Community College opened its doors in 1858, making it the first college in Kansas. Located in rural Northeast Kansas, the main campus is surrounded by agricultural land. HCC has 33 regional locations serving 2,700 students across nine counties.
The mission at Highland Community College is to provide each and every student with lifelong learning opportunities. They strive to contribute to economic development and and enhance the lives of the people in the communities they serve.
Highland Community College
Academics
Highland Community College offers associate degrees and certificates in over 50 concentration areas. The degree programs range in topics from Agriculture and Criminal Justice to Risk Management and Photography. HCC also offers technical certificate programs ranging in subject areas from Administrative Assistant and Computer Aided Drafting to Medical Office Assistant and Automotive Technology.
Highland Community College faculty and staff provide students with many academic resources, supporting their pursuit of higher education.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Highland Community College.
Highland Community College has an open admission policy for all graduates of a Kansas accredited high school. Kansas residents with an average GED score of 450 or higher are also welcome to attend.
Out-of-state students must meet one of the following requirements to gain entrance into Highland Community College:
Rank in the upper 2/3 of high school class
Have a 2.00 or higher GPA on a 4.00 scale
Have an SAT composite score of 930 or more
Have an ACT composite score of 14 or more
Have a GED average score of 450 or higher
International students are welcome to attend HCC to further their education. In addition to transcript requirements, international students also need to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and present their scores to the college. They need to score at least 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the internet-based test.
Financial Aid
Highland Community College recognizes that some students will need financial support in order to pursue their higher education dreams. As a result, the college has put together a complete program of financial aid and scholarship/award options to meet all levels of need.
The only thing students need to do to be considered for aid is to fill out the HCC Application for Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Federal aid programs include:
Federal Work Study
The Work Study Program allows students to work up to a certain amount of hours in order to earn at least minimum wage to help offset the cost of classes, books, etc. Students are not able to work more than 15 hours a week.
Federal Stafford Loans
Students are eligible for Stafford Loans which are repaid after students are done with their schooling. It is low-interest and need-based. Depending on the type of Stafford Loan, either the Federal Government or the loan recipient is responsible for paying interest on the loan during the school year.
Grants
HCC students are eligible for grants that are both need and acadmic-based. Grants do not need to be repaid when students complete their course of study with HCC.
Scholarships
Both state and local HCC scholarships are available to students. Eligibility requirements are different dependingo n the scholarship. Some require certain high school GPAs and others require minimum ACT or SAT scores. Scholarships do not need to be repaid when students complete their course of study with HCC.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Highland Community College 4811th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Kansas scholarships and financial aid
Students at Highland Community College have many opportunities to get involved with on-campus activities. Over 13 clubs are available for students to join, including those centered around athletics, subject areas, or charities.
Students can join intramural sports and play flag football, mud volleyball, kickball, and basketball, among others.
HCC also hosts many cultural arts events, often open to both students and surrounding community members. They host plays, movie showings, and lectures. There is even Movie Night, where students can show up for a flick and free popcorn, drinks, and snacks.
Students at Highland can also experience dormitory life, something rather rare for a two-year community college. In all, there are 21 different apartment complexes that house up to 471 students in two, three, and four bedroom units. The experience of living on campus provides students with social opportunities where they can meet new people and involve themselves in a myriad of activities.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Highland Community College?
At Highland Community College, students are able to compete on several athletic teams. The Highland Community College Scotties play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Available sports include:
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Baseball
Women’s Softball
Football
Volleyball
There is also a Spirit Team for those interested in cheering on the Scotties as they compete against other teams in the conferences.
For local community members, HCC hosts a variety of summer sports camps for children, including cheer and dance, volleyball, and basketball.
The Walters Wellness Center, located just west of Kessinger Football Field, provides HCC students and community members with a new, state-of-the-art facility. It contains a spacious area for community and college events which is climate-controlled for their comfort. There is also a large indoor area for activity classes. The center also includes workout and gym facilities and much needed recreation space.
Local Community
Highland, Kansas is a small, rural town in the northeastern corner of the state. The town of roughly 1000 residents was established in 1827 when Father Samuel Irvin, a Pennsylvania Presbyterian, settled during the Iowa, Sac and Fox Indian Mission. Father Irvin built the first mission structure, which is now the campus of Highland Community College.
Highland is home to the oldest Masonic Lodge in Kansas, which was organized in 1854 and chartered in 1856.
Bibliography
Boroch, Deborah, et. al. Student Success in Community Colleges: A Practical Guide to Developmental Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010. Print.
Highland Community College. Highland Community College. n.d. Web. 30 July, 2011.
Welcomd to Highland, Kansas. City of Highland. n.d. Web. 30 July, 2011.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Highland, KS 66035-4165
Surrounding community
Distant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area)
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Highland, KS 66035-4165
p. 785-442-6000
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