Future Student FAQs

Applying for admission to HCC is easy. Complete our online application, but first please visit our Steps to Enroll.

See Expectations for Online Students to learn more about the technical requirements as well as an overview of how online courses work.

A Florida Resident Discount is available for students who are classified as an in-state Florida Resident. To find out if you qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes please see our Proof of Residency page.

All tuition and fees are due on the designated payment due date for each semester. Please see the HCC Academic Calendar for your payment due date and other important dates.

Please Note: HCC offers late start classes that begin throughout each semester. Please see our Late Start page for more information.

HCC offers many different options to pay for college such as:

• Financial Aid
• Bright Futures
• Scholarships
• Florida Pre-Paid
• Tuition Installment Plan (TIPS)

See Paying for College for complete information on each of these options.

Florida Bright Futures scholarships are awarded after HCC receives the Master Eligibility List from the Florida Office of Student Assistance. The list is typically provided in July of each year. Please be sure that you include HCC as your school of choice with the state of Florida in order for us to receive the appropriate information about your scholarship. If you are an HCC student receiving a Bright Futures Scholarship, any remaining balance due to the college will be due by the published payment due date.

All HCC applicants must submit:

1. Official copies of high school transcripts or GED scores.

2. Official copies of transcripts from any universities attended.

For information on how to send your transcript to HCC, please see our Transcript page.

The placement test is a good indicator of your skill levels in reading, writing and math. To find out if you are exempt from taking a placement test, please see our Placement Testing page. 

HCC accepts transfer coursework from other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Transfer credits are evaluated after an official transcript has been submitted to the college. After transfer credit evaluations are complete, you will receive a notice via HawkMail and may view this information on WebAdvisor. Students who have coursework from unaccredited or nationally accredited institutions must meet with an academic adviser or student services generalist to determine the process for the potential transfer of coursework.

All new students at HCC are required to attend orientation. We are excited to offer both in-person and online options. Please see our Orientation page to determine which type of orientation you should attend.

Once you have completed an online application and submitted/taken placement tests (if needed), you are eligible to register for classes. It is strongly recommended to connect with an academic advisor to choose first semester classes. For information on how to register for classes, as well as important dates and deadlines, please see our Register Now page.