Student Support Services |
Questions about FAFSA |
To be considered for financial aid, students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are processed until all available funds are awarded. Applications are available at HCC's Financial Aid Office or from most high school counseling offices. To expedite processing, students may apply on-line by accessing the federal web site at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Financial aid is awarded only to students working toward a degree. Students must be enrolled at HCC and must maintain satisfactory progress in his/her course of study.
By following the procedures outlined below, students will receive consideration for almost all types of federal and state aid administered through the college.
Each financial aid applicant must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to the federal processor designating HendersonCommunity College as the college of choice. Out of state students must also apply using the FAFSA. The priority application for a Kentucky State Cap Grant is March 15th.
By completing the FAFSA application, students are considered for the following aid programs:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- FederalCollege Work-study (CWS)
- KHEAA College Access Program Grant (CAP), residents of KY only
- FELP (Family Educational Loan Program) Student Loans
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Scholarship information |
Scholarship Information
Academic scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office (AD 100) in December. Scholarship applications must be submitted by February 15th. Scholarship applications will soon be available on-line.
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Veterans’ benefits |
http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/services/veteran.asp
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Help writing a resume |
Career Services maintains a lab (AD 202) which includes a wide array of resources for individuals seeking career information. A variety of guidebooks are available on topics including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and techniques, and job search strategies. Also available in the lab are computers and a laser printer for those wishing to produce a resume or other related documents.
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Help finding a job |
Career Services also provides job referral for full-time and part-time positions. Information about job opportunities and assistance in securing employment is available to all currently enrolled students, graduates and alumni of HCC. Those interested in this service must complete a registration form and meet with the Career Services Coordinator Angie Watson (831-9671) AD219.
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Obtaining transcripts |
Fill out this application, and bring or mail it to:
Henderson Community College
Admissions Office
2660 S. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
Click here for an Application for a Transcript.
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Completing my admissions file |
Completing Your Admissions File
Students may register for one semester only without a complete admissions file. After you submit your application for admissions, you will receive a letter from Admissions and Records indicating documents needed to complete your admissions file. Refer to the information below for details:
Additional admissions file requirements needed for:
- Students who have never attended college and want to earn a degree:
Official high school transcript or GED scores
Official ACT Scores*
*If you are not applying for Nursing, Clinical Lab Technician, or Dental Hygiene you may substitute the Skills Assessment/COMPASS Test for ACT scores.
- Students who have attended other accredited college(s) before entering HCC:
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Students who regularly attend college elsewhere, but are enrolling for one semester at HCC and then returning to the parent college:
Transient Student Request Form ( available at either college)
*Nursing, Clinical Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, and Dental Hygiene applicants must meet specific requirements in addition those listed above.
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Disabilities accommodations |
Students with Disabilities
Henderson Community College has a coordinator to help students with disabilities with any problems encountered while attending classes. Students who desire academic accommodations should see Larry Tutt in the AdmissionsBuilding, office 218 or call 270/831-9783.
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Will my courses transfer? |
The Course Applicability System has information regarding transfer credit equivalencies for colleges from nine states, including Kentucky and Illinois. The Kentucky schools included are EKU, Murray State, UK, and LCC.
Brescia University
Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky Wesleyan University
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Southern Indiana
Western Kentucky University
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Find out my ACT/ COMPASS scores |
Students may find their ACT/COMPASS scores by logging into their PeopleSoft accounts or by calling the StudentSuccessCenter at 831-9771.
Faculty and staff may most easily access these scores by viewing a Student Detail within the Advising Panel, which may be found at 216.69.22.33
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What can I do with my degree plan? |
http://www.queens.edu/internships/worldofwork/majors.asp |
For each academic program that interests you, choose "Information" to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose "Links" to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.
Keep in mind that the information sheets and websites are representative of typical career paths associated with each major and not a comprehensive list. You may want to explore information and websites from multiple majors to help you learn about a wide range of career opportunities.
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Finding out who my advisor is/ where to find my advisor |
Check your People Soft account.
To log in to the HCC Student Portal you must be a currently enrolled student. Your login ID is KCTCSACC\yourlogin and your password is the same password you use for email and logging in to the HCC computers. If you don't have a KCTCS login ID/Email account please go to the KCTCS Student Web Mail site and follow the instructions to set up your account.
If you have problems finding your advisor, please check with Admissions AD102.
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Academic Affairs |
Study help |
Located on the second floor of the AdministrationBuilding (Room 202), the StudentSuccessCenter is an area in which services to facilitate learning and to foster academic success are offered to all HCC students. Academic assistance is provided on a free, drop-in basis through peer tutors and faculty members. Individual assistance is also given by the Student Success Center Coordinator and is available in study and reading skills.
Students are able to utilize word processing and other CAI software as well as complete COMPASS in the StudentSuccessCenter's eight station computer lab. COMPASS--used to identify students' present academic strengths and needs in the areas of math, writing, and reading--serves as a tool to place students in the appropriate selection of courses commensurate with their current skills.
Generally the StudentSuccessCenter is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please be mindful that changes will occur as necessary to accommodate the needs of the students.
For additional information contact Margaret Strawn at 270-821-9772 or mstrawn0001@kctcs.edu
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Help with my KYVU course |
If students have problems with logging in, they should contact the KCTCS 24/7 Help Desk 866-590-9238
If students need further help, they should consult the step-by-step instructions available in the Semester Course Schedule.
If students encounter difficulties, they can contact Lisa Jackson, HCC Distance Learning Advisor at 270-831-9678 or Division Assistant Jenny Page (831-9684) in AS 209 on the HCC campus.
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Tutoring |
Academic Assistance is available during the fall and spring semesters in the StudentSuccessCenter now located in AD 202. Our tutor staff consists of both dedicated faculty and qualified HCC students. Assistance is sometimes offered during the summer as well, if the budget allows and a suitable tutor is available. Check the website for further information about summer availability.
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Get help with Blackboard |
If students have problems with logging in, they should contact the KCTCS 24/7 Help Desk - 866-590-9238.
If students need further help, they should consult the step-by-step instructions available in the Semester Course Schedule.
If students encounter difficulties, they can contact Lisa Jackson, HCC Distance Learning Advisor at 270-831-9678 or Division Assistant Jenny Page (831-9684) in AS 209 on the HCC campus.
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Take CLEP exams |
CLEP Exam
The student must contact ACT and request that his/her “official” CLEP exam score report be sent directly to the HCC Admissions & Records Office. The student is awarded credit based on the established KCTCS criteria for awarding credit for CLEP exams (found in the KCTCS catalog).
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Take Challenge exams |
Special Technical Education Proficiency (STEP) Exam
Formerly known as challenge exams, STEP exams are available for:
CIS 100
GE 150
MT 055 (formerly MAH 060)
MT 065 (formerly MAH 070)
MT 110 (formerly MAH 151)
For more information regarding the CIS or GE 150 STEP exam, contact Lisa Jackson. For more information regarding the math STEP exams, contact Becky Wells. A nonrefundable $20 fee is charged for each STEP exam. See the KCTCS catalog for additional details.
Portfolio for Credit for Experience
The student must contact the appropriate program faculty member for approval to submit a portfolio for credit consideration. If the faculty member approves, the student completes the Application for Assessment and the Authenticity Statement and submits these documents to the faculty member for his/her signature and keeping. At this time, the student pays the nonrefundable $75/course fee. Working with the faculty member, the student prepares a draft of the portfolio and submits to the faculty member the completed portfolio for evaluation along with the Credit Request Final Portfolio Assessment Form. The Portfolio Assessment Committee evaluates the portfolio to determine if credit should be awarded. If awarded, credit will be noted on the student’s official academic transcript. See KCTCS catalog for additional details.
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Audit a course |
Audit
Students must indicate on the official schedule card that it is their intention to audit by placing a check in the AUDIT column. Otherwise, it is assumed the class is being taken for college credit. Any change from credit to audit must be made by mid-term; any change from audit to credit must be made by the last day to enter a class. Regular tuition fees apply.
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Test out of a course |
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
The student may contact ACT and request that his/her “official” AP exam score be sent directly to the HCC Admissions & Records Office. The student is awarded credit based on the established KCTCS criteria for awarding credit for AP exams (found in the KCTCS catalog).
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Repeating a course |
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Academic bankruptcy |
Academic Bankruptcy
The student must have remained out of KCTCS for a period of 2 or more academic years and must have completed at least 12 credit hours in non-developmental courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better after re-enrolling. See KCTCS catalog for more details.
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When are final exams? |
See the current semester class schedule or your syllabus to find out when and where your final will be held.
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Preparing for GED exams |
What are GED Tests?
GED Tests are five tests in the areas of writing skills, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics. The questions in each of these tests require you to use general knowledge and thinking skills. The AdultLearningCenter can help you prepare for the GED Tests which are given monthly at HendersonCommunity College. The GED Tests are given monthly at the College.
GED tests are given several times throughout the year. Prior to testing, all examinees must meet a "test readiness" requirement and obtain and application to take the exam. Applications for applicants under nineteen (19) years of age must be made at the Henderson County Board of Education Office. Applications for applicants over nineteen can be made at any of the local Adult Education & Literacy providers. Testing for the GED begins at 12 noon and ends at approximately 5 p.m. both days.
The GED testing fee is $40.00 for the entire battery of tests or $10.00 per sub-test, except writing which is $11.85 when re-testing. Fees must be paid prior to testing at the AdultLearningCenter, Room 7, AdministrationBuilding. To obtain more information on GED testing, call Gail Bushrod at (270) 831-9672.
All students must pass the Official Practice GED Test before taking the actual eight-hour tests. The Practice Test will be available at all class sites.
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How do I access library services? |
Library Skills Instruction
The Research Process: Any successful project depends on the research behind it. Find out how to use the Library to get the information that you need to get the job done right.
Pathfinder to the Library I : This text has been written to assist HCC English 101 students in learning how to use an academic library. Emphasis is on indexes, catalogs and electronic databases. Students must demonstrate learned competencies by passing an exam. All grading will be performed by HCC librarians with the results communicated to the respective English instructor.
Pathfinder to the Library II : This text focuses on the evaluation of print, audio-visual, and electronic information. HCC English 102 students will learn how to use appropriate materials for their assignments and papers. Examples of the selection process have been provided along with specific reference sources held by the Hartfield Library.
Learning Library Presentation : A Learning-Centered Approach to Library Skills Instruction in the Community College.
Electronic Library Services
Media Services: Media services of the Hartfield Library consist of audiovisual equipment setup, desktop publishing, and binding services.
Reference Services: The Hartfield Library staff provides basic reference services to all students, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the community in HCC's three-county service region of Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties (KY).
Recent Acquisitions: Peruse the new arrivals at the library including DVDs, videotapes, books and reference materials.
Periodical Directory: The following list includes all hard copy and microform titles of periodicals held by the Harfield Library. For access to the library's electronic titles, refer to InfoTrac, Ebsco, Proquest, Grolier, NewsBank, and FirstSearch.
Kentucky Libraries: Visit the uncommon wealth of electronic library services from these other Kentucky libraries.
KUDZA Libraries: Kudzu connects approximately 300,000 students and faculty to more than 30 million volumes. The system allows users to browse the participating catalogs using a single search interface and to submit interlibrary loan requests directly to the source library. Most documents can be delivered to the user within a few days.
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Can I come to the library on Saturday? |
The hours of library operation are:
Hours for Fall and Spring Semesters
Sunday |
Closed |
Monday - Thursday |
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Friday |
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
Closed |
Hours for the Summer Semester
Sunday |
Closed |
Monday - Thursday |
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Friday |
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
Closed |
Holiday hours and spring break hours will vary. Please refer to campus bulletin boards for these changes.
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Security and Maintenance |
Keys locked in car |
HCC does not currently have uniformed security personnel regularly on duty. All employees should be alert for suspicious activity and should report this to the Safety Officer - David Campbell - 19632, who will complete a report and coordinate a response. This vigilance on the part of campus personnel is the best defense against unauthorized activity and provides the greatest likelihood of identifying offenders. In the rare instance when a serious crime is suspected the Henderson Police Department will be called to investigate. In such cases the campus community will be notified of the occurrence. In case of emergency, call campus operator during day hours or library personnel after regular office hours.
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Report a crime/ break-in |
HCC does not currently have uniformed security personnel regularly on duty. All employees should be alert for suspicious activity and should report this to the Safety Officer - David Campbell - 19632, who will complete a report and coordinate a response. This vigilance on the part of campus personnel is the best defense against unauthorized activity and provides the greatest likelihood of identifying offenders. In the rare instance when a serious crime is suspected the Henderson Police Department will be called to investigate. In such cases the campus community will be notified of the occurrence. In case of emergency, call campus operator during day hours or library personnel after regular office hours.
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Report an accident |
The College’s liability for traffic accidents is limited to its reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment. If you hit someone’s car or your car is hit, please report it to either the campus operator or the library personnel so that they may The Safety Office- david Campbell - 19632, will fill out an internal report and assist drivers in contacting authorities, but the Henderson Police Department will make the official report required by insurance carriers.
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Report a facilities problem? |
To report a facilities problem, whether it be poor lighting in the parking lot or a overflowing toilet, call the M & O 19632 or the Welcome Center dial 0 (during business hours) or library personnel - 19760(after hours) and ask them to contact the maintenance staff.
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Campus Life |
Lost and Found |
There is a lost and found box in the HCC Welcome Center, located on the main floor of the AdministrationBuilding in room 117.
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Purchase tickets for FAC event |
Ticket Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition to regular hours, it opens two hours prior to curtain. The office is closed on holidays.
Charge by phone at (270) 831-9800 or toll-free at 800-291-3402. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. A service charge of $2.00 is added to each ticket purchased. Tickets may be picked up at the box office or mailed.
For more information e-mail your name and phone number to HFAC.Tickets@KCTCS.edu.
Special discounts are offered to students and seniors 60+.
- All sales are final; there are no refunds or exchanges.
- All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket (no babes in arms).
- All performers, dates, prices, and times may be subject to change.
The Henderson Fine Arts Center Box Office is closed on holidays.
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How do I know which books I need? |
Students may find out what textbooks they need by visiting the on-campus bookstore, located on the main (top) floor of the StudentCenter. Each semester, faculty members provide a listing of the books they will use for each class. The courses are then listed alphabetically by course name and section number so when buying books, students simply need to bring a copy of their schedule to find out what books they need to purchase. Bookstore staff is available to help if the student should have any questions.
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Buy refreshments on campus |
Student break rooms with soda and snack vending machines may be found in the basement of the Administration Building, the top floor of the AT building. The StudentCenter offers The Grill, a place for students and staff to get refreshments, either homemade or from vending machines.
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Do I need a parking pass? |
You do not currently need a parking pass to park on HCC campus. Vehicles on campus must only be parked in marked, designated spaces. Those parked improperly on the lawns, in driveways or loading zones, or across the space lines are subject to ticketing and/or towing. A few spaces on campus are reserved for disabled drivers and for employee incentive winners. These spots are clearly marked; all other parking is open to all vehicles.
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Are meal plans available? |
HCC does not have meal plans. Individual meals or snacks may be purchased in The Grill, located on the main floor the StudentCenter.
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May I fish in the
on-campus lake? |
No fishing or swimming is allowed in the on-campus lake.
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Can I come to the library on Saturday? |
The hours of library operation are:
Hours for Fall and Spring Semesters
Sunday |
Closed |
Monday - Thursday |
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Friday |
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
Closed |
Hours for the Summer Semester
Sunday |
Closed |
Monday - Thursday |
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Friday |
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
Closed |
Holiday hours and spring break hours will vary. Please refer to campus bulletin boards for these changes.
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Where can I go between classes? |
There are several places for students to take a break between classes. In addition to the Hatfield Library, student break rooms may be found in the basement of the Administration Building, the top floor of the AT building. The Student Center offers The Grill, a place for students and staff to get refreshments, either homemade or from vending machines, and the Game Room, which features two pool tables, two foosball tables, and a ping pong table for student use.
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How will I know if classes are cancelled because of weather? |
Inclement Weather
Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Students, faculty, and staff should listen to WMSK in Morganfield, WSON & WKDQ in Henderson, WEHT TV25 & WFIE14 in Evansville or the HCC homepage on the web.
If a local school district cancels school, off-campus classes that are taught at schools in that district will be cancelled.
Canceled classes due to inclement weather are required to be made-up. Announcements of make-up days will be made in classes and in the student newspaper, The Hill. If a public school should be canceled by a local school district, off-campus classes that are taught at schools in that district will also be canceled.
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How can I find out about campus clubs and organizations? |
A listing of campus clubs and organizations is provided within the student handbook, a portion of the free Student Planner. Also, a list of clubs, organizations and sponsors may be found by clicking here. |
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Technology |
Get logged on to my PeopleSoft account |
Accessing the Student Portal
To log in to the HCC Student Portal you must be a currently enrolled student. Your login ID is KCTCSACC\yourlogin and your password is the same password you use for email and logging in to the HCC computers. If you don't have a KCTCS login ID/Email account please go to the KCTCS Student Web Mail site and follow the instructions to set up your account.
If you have problems with this process please contact the HCC Computer Help Desk at 831-9616.
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Change my password |
How do I change my email password?
Email passwords can be changed by going to the webmail site and choosing "Change Password".
If your password has expired, or if you can't remember your password you should choose "New Account Activation. " You will enter you last name and your 9 digit empl ID number, then follow the instructions.
If you have additional questions, please contact the HCC Help Desk at
270-831-9616
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Long on to my student
e-mail account |
Accessing the Student Portal
To log in to the HCC Student Portal you must be a currently enrolled student.
Your login ID is KCTCSACC\yourlogin and your password is the same password you use for email and logging in to the HCC computers.
If you don't have a KCTCS login ID/Email account please go to the KCTCS Student Web Mail site and follow the instructions to set up your account.
If you have problems with this process please contact the HCC Help Desk at
831-9616.
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What if I run out of printer pages? |
Student Printing Policy
Each student begins the semester with $5.00 in their printing account. On the first of each month in the current semester
Fall semester - September, October & November
Spring Semester – February, March, April
students will receive an additional $1.25 in their accounts.
Each page that is printed will be counted and deducted from the total in your account. For each black and white page printed, $.05 will be deducted. For each color page printed, $.50 cents will be deducted. If you attempt to print more pages than you have funds available you will not be able to print.
Account balances are NOT carried over into the next semester.
Students may purchase additional pages from Technology Solutions at the Help Desk - AS232 or in AD 119.
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Where are the student comp labs? |
Computer Lab Information
Computer lab schedules and locations:
Student labs are open -
Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Library Lab - Room 201 - 25 computers - some English classes use this lab and they may be closed at times specified by instructors. The computer lab operates on the same schedule as the library open hours.
Arts & ScienceBuilding - AS232 - 20 computers - this lab is always open for students.
AdministrationBuilding - AD208 - 20 computers - this lab has a schedule posted that will let you know when classes are using the lab. It is open for students when there is not a class meeting.
AcademicTechnicalBuilding- AT300 Louge area - 3 computers for checking email and schedules, there is no printer available - these computers are always open to students.
When school is not in session the labs are closed unless otherwise noted.
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Who may use a computer? |
Henderson Community College provides computer technology, including Internet access, for educational purposes and to facilitate other activities necessary for the efficient operation of the institution. The college intends that this technology will be used in a manner which:
- Is conducive to learning;
- Is free of illegal acts;
- Shows respect for the rights and dignity of others.
For the entire Acceptable Use Policy, please see this website: http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu/policies/computing.asp
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Off-campus life issues |
Get college student discounts |
Sheets detailing student discounts available in the tri-state can be found at the HCC Welcome Center, AD 117. Every student should receive this list when they have their student photo ID made.
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Use HART to get to campus |
Bus Service
Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART) will begin a revised bus schedule on January 2, 2008. Instead of the usual bus transportation and route to Henderson Community College, a van will be transporting riders directly to Henderson Community College. This van will depart from Third and Main Streets at 7:30 am, 11:30 am, and 3:30 pm daily. The van will arrive at HCC at approximately 40 minutes after the hour and depart immediately after unloading. The van will return directly to Third and Main Streets. If you have any questions, please call HART directly at (270) 831-1249.
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