FIRST EDITION ENROLLMENT GUIDE SUMMER/FALL 2021

You have choices - classes will be offered three ways! JOURNAL SQUARE CAMPUS Students are encouraged to figure out which mode is the 70 Sip Avenue right fit for them before registering. Course offerings can Jersey City, NJ (adjacent to Journal Square be found at www.hccc.edu/schedule. PATH Station)

ON-GROUND COURSES NORTH HUDSON CAMPUS 4800 Kennedy Boulevard On-ground courses are offered at one of HCCC’s campuses: Journal Square, North Union City, NJ Hudson, or Secaucus. On-ground courses could be combined with other modalities. (adjacent to NJ Transit Bergenline For example, a lab could occur on-ground with the lecture occurring either through Avenue Transit Center) remote or online instruction. SECAUCUS CENTER HUDSON ONLINE COURSES One High Tech Way Secaucus, NJ Hudson Online courses and programs are created for fully online teaching and learn- Located at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus ing. This means most work is completed on students’ own time schedule as long as the of the Hudson County Schools of Technology work is submitted on time.

REMOTE COURSES HUDSON ONLINE Many courses and six fully online degrees! Remote courses are similar to the experience of being in a face-to-face on-ground www.hccc.edu/OnlineLearning class. This means that students will be attending class remotely, or virtually, at the time the class is scheduled.

Access all College Services in person or remotely at www.hccc.edu/remoteservices. SEMESTER START DATES

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Summer I and Summer ONB 15 Week 12 Week 7 week online classes Summer ONA Fall Term Fall Quick Term ONA Thursday, July 8 and Classes at Monday, May 24 Wednesday, the Secaucus Center Wednesday, Summer II September 1 September 1 Wednesday, Tuesday, July 13 September 22 ONB Wednesday, October 27 APPLY & REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/apply Rev. 3/19/21 Rev.     €   ˆ        ‰    Š  ‹Œ­Ž‘‘­     ‚  Š   „ Š   ­Ž‘‘­ ’ “€  ”     ‚   „ Š   ­Ž‘‘­       ’    †  Ž‹‘Ž‘‘­         Ž‹‘­ Ž  ­Œ       ’’   †   Ž• –Ž‘‘­ ‹ Ž‹Œ­Ž‘‘­ ‹‹ ’  —“    ‹ Ž• Ž‘‘­ ’€ —‚Š ˜ „“        † Ž  ‘–Ž‘‘­ ‹ Ž  Š ™Ž‘‘­   —“      Ž  Š ‘šŽ‘‘­ ˆ ’  “ ˜      ™ ‡ Š    ‡   Ž˜ Š ‘›“ ˜       Š  ™ ‡‡   Š     Ž˜ Š ‘”Ž˜ Š ‘™ ‰ œƒ’ˆ’ƒ“         †    † ‡       † ‡   

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1 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule Start the new year off at HCCC! Online, On-Ground or Remote course options are available. Apply now at www.hccc.edu/apply and use the promo code “HC3” to waive the $25 application fee!

Veteran Priority Registration & Continuing Honor Student Registration : March 31 Online Self-Registration (students who are eligible to take ENG 101): April 1 Register with an Advisor (in-person or remotely) for all other students: April 1

For in-person and remote registration appointments, and other online resources, visit www.hccc.edu/remoteservices

• No increase in tuition and fees for 2021-2022 year

• Eligible students can receive free tuition through the Community College Opportunity Grant!

• Courses available in more than 60 degree and certificate programs

• Credits transferable to four-year institutions

• Appeal for more Financial Aid! Special considerations due to change in income

View course details at www.hccc.edu/schedule.

APPLY NOW for Summer and Fall classes! www.hccc.edu/apply

For more information contact: [email protected] text (732) 509-4222 or call (201) 714-7200

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 2 Quick Steps to Enrollment

1) Apply to HCCC www.hccc.edu/apply

2) Take Placement Test and/or Review Exemption Criteria www.hccc.edu/testing

3) Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships www.hccc.edu/fa www.hccc.edu/scholarships

4) View the course schedule www.hccc.edu/schedule

5) Meet with your advisor to choose classes www.calendly.com/hudsoncass

Additional information about the enrollment process can be found at www.hccc.edu/admissions

HCCC Remote College Placement: You Have Options!

When enrolling at HCCC, students can choose from three options to determine their college placement:

1. College Placement Exemptions You may be eligible for college-level coursework by submitting qualifying High School transcripts, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and AP scores.

2. Online College Placement Test You can take the College Placement Test through Examity’s online proctoring services.

3. Directed Self-Placement You will review course descriptions/expectations followed by a brief questionnaire. At the end of questionnaire, you will select preferred course placement. New! For more details and instructions go to www.hccc.edu/remoteplacement We are still here for you!

HCCC Testing and Assessment Questions? [email protected] | 201-360-4190

3 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR SUMMER/FALL 2021

Summer I: Payment is due in full by the end of the term: Wednesday, June 30 Summer II: Payment is due in full by the end of the term: Wednesday, August 18 Fall 2021: If registered from the start of registration through Tuesday, August 31, 2021, must pay in full, make payment plan arrangement, or have financial aid awards in place by Tuesday, August 31, 2021 If registered after Tuesday, August 31, 2021, must pay in full, make payment plan arrangement, of have financial aid awards in place at the time of registration. Login Help Missed Payments: Students who do not make a payment or payment arrange- https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student ment by the due date risk having all classes dropped and Username: First Name Initial + Last Name + will need to re-register within the published add/drop Last 4 digits of Student ID period. Temporary Password: Date of Birth in MMDDYY format Students will not be reinstated after the add/drop period myhudson.hccc.edu has ended. Username: First Name Initial + Last Name + Students who register on Wednesday, September 1 or Last 4 digits of Student ID + @live.hccc.edu later will be financially responsible for all charges and will Temporary Password: Date of Birth in not be dropped for non-payment. MMDDYY format Please adhere to the published add/drop deadlines. Contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance at 201-360-4310 or via email at [email protected] Financial Aid Information Financial aid applicants must ensure that all paperwork is submitted before the payment deadline. To check the status, please log in to Self-Service Financial Aid at: https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student> Financial Aid.

TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID: You may do so online. Go to www.hccc.edu/fa and follow the steps for the FAFSA application process Or contact the Financial Aid Office: Phone (201) 360-4200, Email: [email protected]

TO MAKE A PAYMENT/PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS: You may do so online. Go to https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student> Student Finance> Make a Payment (then, click Create Payment Plan to enter into a Payment Plan*) Or contact the Bursar Office: Phone (201) 360-4100, Email: [email protected], Website: https://myhudson.hccc.edu/bursar

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 4 EOFEOFEducational Opportunity Fund The EOF Program is a department within the Center for Academic & Student Success

What is the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program? For 50 Years, the EOF program has provided students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, an opportunity to pursue a college de- EOF PROGRAM gree. Created by statute in 1968, EOF has provided academic, financial, and social support to thousands of EOF students. EOF has been an integral part of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) since the late 1970’s. The Program is geared toward students who: • Have the potential to do college level work • Were academically under-prepared in high school • Have a history of financial disadvantage EOF is a program that is dedicated to ensuring in school academic success. MISSION STATEMENT Our dedicated team of advisors, tutors, and instructors work closely with EOF In alignment with EOF’s statewide mission, students to assist them in earning their college degrees. the purpose of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program at What services are offered to HCCC EOF students? EOF students receive the following support services: Hudson County Community College • Academic advisement, counseling, and tutoring (HCCC EOF) is to promote the viability • Early start on college by attending our Pre-College Summer Program of student success and degree attainment (for first-time, full-time college students) • Workshops, cultural trips, and activities specifically for EOF Students for motivated students who come from • Class registration from their personal EOF Advisor financial, educational, and/or • Mentoring from experienced EOF students • Career advisement and guidance on transferring to 4 year colleges socioeconomic backgrounds that are • Financial assistance based on the State of eligibility. underrepresented in higher education. • The opportunity to transfer into the EOF Program at future The goal is actualized by providing 4-year NJ institutions academic, financial and cultural/social Who is eligible for the EOF program at HCCC? support to those who exhibit the need In order to be eligible for consideration, an applicant must: and desire for these services. • Be a full-time (enrolled in at least 12 credits) student from an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged background • Have been a New Jersey resident for at least one year • Meet the financial eligibility requirements as defined by the State Hours of Operation of New Jersey (Academic Year) • Be a first time, full-time student or be a currently enrolled HCCC student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 and a Monday – Thursday maximum of 30 college credits earned 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Minimum ESL Level IV (current HCCC students) Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. How do I apply to become an EOF student? • Complete an HCCC application (new HCCC students) • File a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Contact Information form for the academic year for which you are applying. You can apply 2 Enos Place, J Building, online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Lower Level • Obtain the EOF Application from Phone: (201) 360-4180 • EOF MyHudson Portal Page (current HCCC students) • www.hccc.edu/EOFSummer (Summer applicants only) Fax: (201) 714-7118 • Submit the completed application with requested financial Email: [email protected] documentation, academic records, and essay to the EOF office by Website: www.hccc.edu/EOF the posted term deadline

5 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule - - - - - This - This fee - This fee is Effective Summer 2 2019 Effective Students in programs Students in programs NOTE: such as Nursing, Paramedic Science, Radiography and are Culinary Arts programs not subject to charges reflected in this grid. Students should coor contact the program to each dinators, or refer program’s website, for further informa tion. This schedule does not include lab or other fees that and fees Tuition may apply. subject to change. are Registration Fee once per is a flat fee charged semester and is used to cover costs associated with the of registrations. processing Student Activity Fee hour per credit fee is charged in to all students enrolled The funds courses for credit. contribute to the support of Student Clubs and organiza tions, student activities, publications and Student Government services. Fee Technology hour to all per credit charged in courses students enrolled used The funds are for credit. costs, and maintain to offset and upgrade all student lab equipment, library automa tion and other instructional technology. General Service Fee - This fee hour per credit is charged in to all students enrolled The funds courses for credit. contribute to the support of construction, restoration, and maintenance for various student academic facilities on campus. This revenue also supports services not funded by the State, such as transportation between free campuses. CREDITS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 514.50 1004.00 1493.50 1983.00 2472.50 2962.00 3451.50 3941.00 4430.50 4920.00 5409.50 5899.00 6388.50 6878.00 7367.50 7857.00 8346.50 8836.00 9325.50 9815.00 10304.50 TOTAL TOTAL INTERNATIONAL OUTor OF STATE 372.50 720.00 1067.50 1415.00 1762.50 2110.00 2457.50 2805.00 3152.50 3500.00 3847.50 4195.00 4542.50 4890.00 5237.50 5585.00 5932.50 6280.00 6627.50 6975.00 7322.50 TOTAL TOTAL NON RESIDENTS (Out-of-County) 223.50 422.00 620.50 819.00 1017.50 1216.00 1414.50 1613.00 1811.50 2010.00 2208.50 2407.00 2605.50 2804.00 3002.50 3201.00 3399.50 3598.00 3796.50 3995.00 4193.50 TOTAL TOTAL RESIDENTS (In-County) 18.00 36.00 54.00 72.00 90.00 108.00 126.00 144.00 162.00 180.00 198.00 216.00 234.00 252.00 270.00 288.00 306.00 324.00 342.00 360.00 378.00 TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY (per/cr.) * Journal Campus: Square NJ 07306 Building A - 1st Floor; Jersey City, 70 Sip Avenue, Phone: (201) 360-4100 Email: mailto:[email protected] [email protected] Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri 5:00 p.m.) (Standard * North Hudson Campus: NJ 07087 Union City, 4800 Kennedy Blvd., 1st Floor, Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Phone: (201) 360-4735 (Standard * All college offices are operating remotely until further notice. operating are * All college offices 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION (per/term) 25.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 25.00 125.00 25.00 150.00 25.00 175.00 25.00 200.00 25.00 225.00 25.00 250.00 275.00 300.00 325.00 350.00 375.00 400.00 425.00 450.00 475.00 500.00 525.00 GENERAL SERVICE (per/cr.) FEES ESTIMATED COST TUITION & FEES FEES ESTIMATED STUDENT STUDENT LIFE (per/cr.) 6.50 13.00 19.50 26.00 32.50 39.00 45.50 52.00 58.50 65.00 71.50 78.00 84.50 91.00 97.50 104.00 110.50 117.00 123.50 130.00 136.50 440.00 880.00 1320.00 1760.00 2200.00 2640.00 3080.00 3520.00 3960.00 4400.00 4840.00 5280.00 5720.00 6160.00 6600.00 7040.00 7480.00 7920.00 8360.00 8800.00 9240.00 TUITION TUITION INTERNATIONAL OUTor OF STATE 298.00 596.00 894.00 1192.00 1490.00 1788.00 2086.00 2384.00 2682.00 2980.00 3278.00 3576.00 3874.00 4172.00 4470.00 4768.00 5066.00 5364.00 5662.00 5960.00 6258.00 TUITION TUITION NON RESIDENTS (Out of County) TUITION TUITION RESIDENTS (In-County) 596.00 745.00 894.00 1043.00 1192.00 1341.00 TUITION CREDITS 1 149.00 Please note the following: • Students may verify their accounts and make payments/payment arrangements online. Go to https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student> Student Finance> Make a Payment Payment Plan to enter into a Plan*) or contact either of the (then, click Create no Payment Plans available for Summer/ are (There Bursar/Student Accounts offices Winter terms, or for past due balances.) encouraged to file for financial aid as early possible. • Students are college code number is 012954. HCCC’s go to http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov apply, To check on status, go to https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student> Financial Aid. To you must obtain departmental approval. than 18 credits, for more • If registering = Full-Time• 12 Credits Enrollment. 2 298.00 3 447.00 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1490.00 11 1639.00 12 1788.00 13 1937.00 14 2086.00 15 2235.00 16 2384.00 17 2533.00 18 2682.00 19 2831.00 20 2980.00 21 3129.00 For the most current tuition & fee schedule, visit www.hccc.edu/tuition or (for current students) or (for current tuition & fee schedule, visit www.hccc.edu/tuition For the most current visit the Bursar/Student Accounts portal page at https://myhudson.hccc.edu/bursar. Tuition & Fee Estimates for School Year 2020-21 & Fee Estimates for School Year Tuition Hudson County Community College - Cost of Attendance Estimate Grid Estimate ofAttendance - Cost College Community Hudson County registration. reflect the actual cost associated with your by term, may be subject to change without notice and not below are presented The figures REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 6 HCCC is committed to your success!!

Students who do not have access to a computer can borrow a Chromebook from the College.

Students in need of a Chromebook for the Summer/Fall semesters should submit a Coronavirus Concern Form:

Be sure to include your full name, Student ID #, phone number and HCCC email. Students will be contacted with pick-up information.

Students who borrowed a computer for the Fall term and are not enrolled for the Winter/Spring must return their device to one of the food pantries once their class has ended.

For Food Pantry days and hours of operation, please visit: https://myhudson.hccc.edu/food-pantry

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7 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 2020-2021 Tuition & Fee Schedule

Tuition: Hudson County Resident $149.00 per credit NOTE: The College reserves the right to modify Out of County 298.00 per credit the tuition & fees. For the most current tuition & fee Out of State/International Student 440.00 per credit schedule, visit www.hccc.edu/tuition or (for current students) visit the Bursar/Student Accounts portal page Fees: at https://myhudson.hccc.edu/bursar. Registration Fee 25.00 per semester General Service Fee 25.00 per credit Student Life Fee 6.50 per credit * A listing of laboratory fees is available at either Technology Fee 18.00 per credit Bursar/Student Accounts Office. Lab Fees * 2.00 - 50.00 per course (vary according to class) ** Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable Fees/Deposits Culinary Lab Fee 80.00 per lab course Culinary Cutlery (Degree & Certificate Program) 240.00 per occurrence Students are expected to pay for any College property Culinary Uniforms (Degree & Certificate Program)130.00 - 150.00 per year that they may damage or lose. Front of House Uniforms (Degree & Certificate Program) 120.00 each Go to https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student> Student Finance> Make a Payment (then, click Create Payment Plan to enter into a Selected programs such as Nursing, Paramedic Science, Radiog- Payment Plan*) or contact either of the Bursar/Student Accounts raphy, and Culinary Arts have separate lab fees schedules. Stu- Office. dents should contact the program coordinators, or refer to each program’s website, for further information. Logging into https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student: Username: First Name Initial + Last Name + Last 4 digits of Student ID Other Fees: Temporary Password: Date of Birth in MMDDYY format Application for Admission ** $25.00 per occurrence Application for Re-admission ** 25.00 per occurrence Foreign Student Processing Deposit ** 250.00 deposit Radiography Student Processing ** 500.00 deposit Registered Nursing New Student Processing ** 100.00 deposit All current students may find general Bursar/Student Accounts information on the portal at: https://myhudson.hccc.edu/bursar. Registered Nursing Returning Student Processing ** This includes department contact information/hours, my financial 200.00 deposit information quick links, tuition fee estimates, current refund sched- Deferred Payment Plan ** 25.00 per occurrence ule, chargeback assistance, payment/direct deposit information, Returned Check Fee 25.00 per occurrence and tuition waiver information. Transcript Fee 10.00 per occurrence Culinary Insurance Fee 14.00 per semester (28.00 per year) Replacement of ID Card 5.00 per occurrence Add/Drop Fee 15.00 per occurrence Work/Life Portfolio Assessment Processing Fee 100.00 per occurrence Tuition and Fees Worksheet

Testing Fees: Number of Credits ___ X Cost per Credit = $ CLEP Exam Fee $20.00 per occurrence 00 Distance Learning Exam Fee 20.00 First 2 hours Registration Fee = $ 25. 10.00 per hour after 2 hours General Service Fee ___ Credits X $25.00 = $ Retest Fee 5.00 per occurrence ATI TEAS for Allied Health Test Fee 58.00 per occurrence Student Life Fee ___ Credits X $ 6.50 = $ Test Score Export Fee 10.00 per occurrence Registered Nursing ATI Assessment & Testing Fee Technology Fee ___ Credits X $18.00 = $ 50.00 for selected courses Total = $ Licensed Practical Nursing NCLEX Review 500.00 per occurrence

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 8 HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SECAUCUS CENTER Located at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus of the Hudson County Schools of Technology

HCCC: The Educational THE HCCC ADVANTAGE Value You Deserve

• Full degree programs in two high-demand programs: NJ PRIVATE COLLEGE/ AA Liberal Arts (General) and AS Business Administration. UNIVERSITY • Students may complete their first semester in any major. • Onsite Student Success Coach will help you with degree planning, financial aid and scholarship application, and transfer/career planning. NJ PUBLIC COLLEGE/ • Courses and Degrees are highly transferable. UNIVERSITY

• Close and convenient to Secaucus, Harrison, and Kearny! HCCC • Easy access and free parking available! • High tech, state of the art facility, classrooms, and equipment. $37,427 $13,772 $5,533 • Earn the credits in order to be eligible to earn the Certified TUITION & FEES PER YEAR According to the 2017 US News and World Report Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/nj GET STARTED! Go to www.hccc.edu/apply to begin.

For more information contact the Department of Enrollment Services at (201) 714 - 7200, or email [email protected]

9 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule Username and Password Financial Aid Self-Service How do I know my Username and Password? http://libertylink.hccc.edu Some services require a Username and Password. Follow the step below View your financial aid award/status, balance, alerts, and actions re- to determine your Username and temporary Password. quired including self-service loan management tools. Username: Your username is the Canvas First Name Initial + Last Name + Last 4 digits of Student http://www.hccc.edu/canvas ID + @live.hccc.edu Online courses at HCCC are offered entirely via Canvas. This is the Col- lege’s learning management system used to support online, hybrid, and Password: Your temporary password is traditional face-to-face courses. Faculty will use this system to com- Date of Birth as MMDDYY format. municate with students and share documents that are related to their Example: Name: John Smith courses. Each course has a presence on Canvas, which can be accessed Student ID: 0011223 24/7/365 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Birth Date: January 1, 1995 HCCC Student Email Result: Username: [email protected] http://www.hccc.edu/myemail Password: 010195 Each student is issued a College email account. This account is the Col- (For security, be sure to change your password after lege’s official means of communication with all HCCC students. Be sure logging in.) to check your account daily for important notifications, College news, and upcoming events. Unless otherwise indicated, you will need the credentials above to ac- cess many of the services listed. (Please note: Passwords expire 245 days HCCC mobile app after your first log in or password reset) Available from iTunes, Play, & Amazon HCCC mobile app is a free app that brings the power of Liberty Link You are expected to check your HCCC email to your phone, tablet, or other mobile device. Students can receive notifications, access course schedules and grades, and even register for for important updates. courses. All users can get walking and driving directions around campus, connect with social media, link to their email, and access other campus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS resources. New Student Accounts Can I log in to my account immediately after I apply? Emergency Notification Portal (Connect-ED) Yes. Once you apply and are accepted to HCCC, you will receive an http://www.hccc.edu/emergency email with instructions on your Username and Password to access the This is the College’s official emergency notification system used for MyHudson student portal. Instructions will be sent to the email address school closing information and emergency notifications. Users are you entered in your application to HCCC. Be sure to check your spam encouraged to update or register additional emergency notification folder if you haven’t received this email within 24 hours of your applica- contact information such as home, work, and cell phone numbers. tion. Campus Wireless Access Returning Students http://www.hccc.edu/its/wifi If you are a Returning Student and have not logged in within the last 245 Stay connected on campus using your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or days, your password has expired. To reset your password, visit any mobile device. http://www.hccc.edu/its/reset-my-password or call (201) 360-4310. Academic Computer Labs How do I reset my password? http://www.hccc.edu/its/computer-labs If you are not able to log in, you can reset your password by visiting Academic Computer Labs are located at the Journal Square and North http://www.hccc.edu/its/reset-my-password or call (201) 360-4310. Hudson campuses. All Academic Computer Labs are equipped with educational software, USB connectors, network printers, scanners, Where do I get a Student ID Card? iMacs, MS Office and internet access. For more information and loca- Student ID Cards are provided by visiting Safety and Security Depart- tions, please consult the Student Handbook. ment at the Journal Square Campus: L Building, 71 Sip Ave., Library Building, lower level, Room L003 or North Hudson Campus (Second Library Floor, Room 225). http://www.hccc.edu/library The HCCC Library is accessible online on the MyHudson Portal and at HELPFUL WEBSITE RESOURCES TO VISIT www.hccclibrary.net. Visit us for research assistance, or to search for MyHudson Portal e-books, articles, streaming videos, and more. http://my.hccc.edu The HCCC Portal (MyHudson) offers students, on and off campus, a personalized, intelligent College experience by bringing together every system without having to access multiple networks. Some of the features of MyHudson includes Canvas, student announcements, a calendar of College events and activities, College email account, College depart- Having problems connecting? ment pages, and specialized student services Support is available for problems accessing the HCCC network, College email accounts and the MyHudson portal. If you encounter any issues, Liberty Link Self-Service please contact the ITS Help Desk. http://libertylink.hccc.edu Website: http://www.hccc.edu/its/helpdesk Plan your degree, View your class schedule, academic progress, and Email: [email protected] |Phone: (201) 360-4310 grades, Register for classes, and Pay your account online securely.

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 10 HCCC Is Freezing Tuition for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

The college is committed to helping students achieve their goals while exercising care and concern for their well-being.

For the second year in a row, HCCC is not raising tuition and fees.

We Are Still Here for You!

HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Announces Direct Deposit

HCCC now offers Direct Deposit for students to receive their Refunds. Direct Deposit eliminates the chance that your check will get lost, misdirected, or delayed during delivery, or misplaced once you receive it. You will not need to physically visit a bank to make a deposit. There are no fees from HCCC for using Direct Deposit.

Direct Deposit will transfer funds directly to the student’s personal bank account.

Signing up is EASY! To view the instructions on “How to Set Up Direct Deposit”, go to the main Tuition page: https://www.hccc.edu/tuition/

ENROLL TODAY!

STUDENT DIRECT DEPOSIT

11 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule Complete your educational goals from anywhere HCCC offers FULLY ONLINE degree programs through Hudson Online

Hudson Online students pay our low in-county tuition rate no matter where they live – even outside of NJ!

Accounting Business Criminal Justice English Administration

Health Services Health Science Liberal Arts Liberal Arts – General – History

APPLY NOW: www.hccc.edu/apply For more information on all online courses go to www.hccc.edu/OnlineLearning/ For more information on these courses or others offered at Hudson County Community College contact: Enrollment Services at or email [email protected]

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 12 Pay Attention to Deadlines!

Other Outside Scholarships and Resources

• American Association of University Women Scholarship • Chairish Scholarship Program (Visit chairish.com/pages/scholarship) • Creative Arts Impact Scholarship program (Visit https://shopvida.com/pages/vida-scholarship-program) • Education.com Scholarship Program (Visit https://www.education.com/scholarships/) Here is a list of • Education Dynamics Military Scholarship • ExtremeTerrain scholarships you • Fast Web might be eligible for • FinAid • Find Tuition if you apply! • Garden State S-STEM Scholarship • The Healthline and NORD Stronger Scholarship Program • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Hudson County Community College (Visit: www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarships.asp) • HCCC Foundation Scholarships • Horatio Alger National Career and Technical • HCCC Government Scholarships Scholarship (visit application.horatioalger.org) • Innovative Architects • Legal Zoom Scholarship Higher Education Student Assistance • MaxFilings Scholarship Essay Contest Authority (HESAA) visit www.hesaa.org • Merit Scholarships • NAMES (National Association of Institutions for • NJ STARS (Student Tuition Assistance Military Education Services Reward Scholarship) Program • The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) • Governor’s Urban Scholarship • Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest • Governor’s Industry Vocation Scholarship • Nordson Builds Scholarship program (NJ-GIVS) for Women and Minorities • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships • NJ World Trade Center Scholarship • A Place for Mom Scholarship • Survivor Tuition Benefits (Visit https://www.aplaceformom.com/scholarship) • PNC Bank Scholarship • NJ Foster Care Scholars • Provident Metals Scholarship • Law Enforcement Officer Memorial • Research & Development Council of NJ Scholarship Scholarship (LEOM) • Sallie Mae Scholarship • Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) (Visit SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch) • Scholarship America Information about all of the scholarships • SEO Advantage Scholarship Essay Contest is available at www.hccc.edu/scholarships • Truth Initiative Scholarship (Visit https://truthinitiative.org/)

For more information visit www.hccc.edu/scholarships

13 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule Going Virtual for FAFSA Completion! Use these important links and resources to help you through the process!

Complete your 2020-2021 FAFSA NOW! Go to FAFSA.gov to get started. Use your 2018 Federal Tax Return. Use this link for FAFSA Walkthrough https://www.hccc.edu/fa/video/ https://hccc.financialaidtv.com/play/46163-2020-2021-fafsa-tutorial/63536-fafsa-getting-started-2020-21 https://hccc.financialaidtv.com/play/45863-2019-2020-fafsa-tutorial/fafsar-getting-started-2021-22

Deadline to complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA for renewal students for state grants is April 15, 2021. Virtual FAFSA workshops will begin in April 2021. Look for flyers and information on the myhud- son portal.

Other important links for resources on FAFSA Completion Check your portal for important emails at https://myhudson.hccc.edu Access Self-Service Financial Aid at https://libertylink.hccc.edu/Student Access E-Signature Forms at http://www.hccc.edu/financial-aid/eForm/ Access information on Year Round Pell at https://hccc.financialaidtv Apply for Federal Direct Student Loans at www.studentaid.gov

Are you a Dreamer? Find the NJ Alternative Application at www.hesaa.org/Pages/NJAlternativeApplication.aspx NJ State Grants at https://njfams.hesaa.org Looking for more money to Fund Your Education: Apply for scholarships at www.hccc.edu/scholarships For Important Updates: Like us on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/hcccfinaid/ Follow us on TWITTER twitter.com/hcccfinaid If you need help email us at [email protected] or text at 201-744-2767

Secaucus Center FINANCIAL AID OFFICE One High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Journal Square Campus 201-360-4388 70 Sip Avenue, Second Floor , Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: 201-360-4200 | Fax: 201-420-4863 Hudson Online: Many courses and six fully online degrees! North Hudson Campus www.hccc.edu/OnlineLearning 4800 Kennedy Blvd., First Floor, Union City, NJ 07087 Phone: 201-360-4214 | Fax: 201-360-4645

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 14 Pell Grants for Summer 2021! Complete your degree sooner. Catch up on your credits. In summer 2021 Pell Grant eligible students can receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell award each year. What does this mean for you? If you were a Pell eligible student in fall 2020 and/or spring 2021, you may qualify for a Pell Grant for sum- mer 2021! To be eligible for a summer Pell Grant, you must:

Have completed a 2020-2021 FAFSA Be Pell Grant eligible Enroll in summer classes for six credits or more Be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Have lifetime Pell Grant eligibility remaining Pell Grants Amounts Depends on Enrollment: A fully eligible student enrolled full time can receive up to $3173 in Pell grant. Please see your financial aid counselor to determine your eligibility or contact the office of Student Financial Assistance at [email protected] or 201-360- 4200 or text to 201-744-2767.

For more information, please go to https://www.hccc.edu/Year_Round_Pell_Grants.aspx

We are here to guide you through the entire process!

Click link below to download the HCCC Financial Aid guide. https://myhudson.hccc.edu/fa/Documents/Financial-Aid-GUIDE-Spring2021-Revised.pdf

15 REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule “It was hard for me to go to college because of my parents’ low income, but finding a place like Hudson County Community College that cares about my academic success and growth by providing me financial support with the Community College Opportunity Grant to achieve my culinary dreams is more than a blessing.”

- Suleiny Rodriguez de la Rosa Culinary Arts major Bayonne, NJ

Eligible students will receive FREE TUITION and fees. (for students with an adjusted gross income of $65,000 per year or less)

For more information contact : [email protected] 201.714.7200 Text: 201-744-2767

JOURNAL SQUARE NORTH HUDSON CAMPUS: SECAUCUS CENTER: HUDSON ONLINE: CAMPUS: 4800 Kennedy Boulevard, One High Tech Way Many courses and five fully 70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Union City, NJ Secaucus, NJ online degrees! (adjacent to the Journal Square (adjacent to NJ Transit www.hccc.edu/OnlineLearning/ PATH Station) Transit Center)

www.hccc.edu/freetuition HUDSON is HOME!

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 16 JuniorsATTENTION and Seniors in Hudson County! (Future 2021 and 2022 Graduates)

SAVE MONEY: Pay half the cost of in-county tuition at HCCC, significantly lower than tuition at four-year institutions.

Credits transfer to four-year institutions

Earn up to 36 credits toward an Associate

Degree through the Early College Program EMERGENCY CLOSINGS Contact [email protected] to get started.

Get an early start on your college degree with Hudson County Community College! www.hccc.edu/early-college (201) 360-5330 [email protected] Stay connected with us for important updates

Hudson County Community College invites you View our videos on our YouTube channel at: to visit its official Facebook page at: www.youtube.com/user/HudsonCountyCollege www.facebook.com/hcccedu Click “like” next to the College name or Visit HCCC’s online pinboard on Pinterest at: visit the Admissions page at www.pinterest.com/hudsonccc www.facebook.com/HCCCAdmissions Visit HCCC’s instagram page at: Visit our Twitter page at: www.twitter.com and instagram.com/hcccofficial search for HudsonCCC

View our photos at: www.flickr.com/photos/hudsonccc Add us on snapchat: hudsonccc (All images are © and may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the Communications Department)

Access any of our pages by clicking on the icons at www.hccc.edu!

HUDSON HCCC provides, Connect-ED, an emergency-alert system, to students and employees via phone, text, and/or COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE email. There is no charge to sign up; however, your mobile-service provider may charge a fee for incoming mes- sages, depending upon your plan. Information submitted will be kept confidential. Please visit http://www.hccc.edu/emergency to register.

You may obtain emergency closing information via the following: HCCC website (www.hccc.edu); HCCC portal EMERGENCY (myhudson.hccc.edu); College Facebook and Twitter pages (accessible from www.hccc.edu, bottom of page); CLOSINGS radio stations WINS 1010 AM, WCBS 880 AM, and WVNJ 1160 AM; television stations WNBC-TV, News 12 New Jersey, and FIOS 1 News; or by calling (201) 714-7100 and pressing 1 for emergency information.

Stay connected like never before. Get the HCCC Mobile app! ­—Download it from your App store. HCCC Mobile app will allow you to access:

HCCC email - Check your email to stay connected with HCCC, as this is the official method by which the College communicates with you. Courses - Manage your courses on the go by accessing your course schedule and links to helpful resources, including class assignments. Registration - If eligible to register online, you can search sections and register... No waiting! Grades - Check your midterm and final grades on the go. Notifications -Stay informed with personalized announcements delivered right to your device. Campus Map - To help you navigate from building to building. HCCC College News & Events - Never miss another important event. Dial in to everything happening in the world, both on campus and off. Transportation - From Journal Square Campus to North Hudson Higher Education Center. Information - Campus departments and resources. Social Media - Tie your school experience right into your social network.

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 18 You registered for classes! Now what?

Where to get answers to your questions:

Log into your student portal at myhudson.hccc.edu. Everything you need is in one spot! Your username is the first initial of your first name + your last name + last four digits of your Student ID @live.hccc.edu Example [email protected] Your default password is your date of birth in MMDDYY format. Example: 061791

Check your HCCC email daily! You do not want to miss important messages!

Download the HCCC Mobile App!

PAYING FOR YOUR CLASSES:

Pay attention to payment deadlines! You must pay in full, enter a payment plan or have financial aid in place by the deadline or you risk your schedule being dropped.

If you are using Financial Aid, visit the Financial Aid office to make sure your paperwork is in order. The FAFSA is just one piece of the process.

Check your Financial Aid status on the student portal often to make sure you are not missing any documents. If you are not using Financial Aid, visit the Bursar/Student Accounts to set up a payment plan. This can also be done on the portal!

NEW STUDENTS:

Attend New Student Orientation. https://www.hccc.edu/orientation

Get your ID picture taken at Security (Gabert Library lower level at JSQ; 2nd floor at NHC). Just show them your HCCC class schedule. Pick up your ID card at New Student Orientation.

OTHER NOTES: ______NOTES:

REGISTER NOW! www.hccc.edu/schedule 20 JOURNAL SQUARE CAMPUS 2 Enos Place A 70 Sip Avenue J Gabert Library - 71 Sip Avenue C/D 162-168 Sip Avenue L STEM (Science, Technology, E Culinary Conference Center - Engineering & Mathematics) 161 Newkirk Street S Building 263 Academy Street 870 Bergen Avenue F X 26 Journal Square Student Center - 81 Sip Ave. G

119 Newkirk Street I

Discounted Parking for Jersey City Campus Welcome Parking- 20 Jones Street (next to J Bldg.) Welcome Parking- 30 Journal Square (across from Jones Street lot- behind X Building) Impark (Square Ramp)- 801 Pavonia Avenue (behind Loews Theatre) Impark- 130 Sip Avenue (Across from E Bldg.) Bergen Avenue Parking- 871 Bergen Avenue (Across from F Bldg.)

NORTH HUDSON CAMPUS SECAUCUS CENTER

N 4800 Kennedy Blvd., Union City, NJ One High Tech Way Metered Parking Lots Secaucus, NJ West New York Lot – Between 51st St. Located at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus & 52nd St. off Bergenline Avenue of the Hudson County Schools of Technology

Union City Lot –Between 47th St. & 48th St.off Bergenline Avenue

www.hccc.edu/campus

Enrollment Services | [email protected] Financial Aid | [email protected] Advisment and Counseling | [email protected] Bursar/Student Accounts | [email protected] Testing Center | [email protected] Mental Health Counseling | [email protected].

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