It's never too late!
Whether you're returning to college or enrolling for the first time, HCC will help you get where you want to go.
Are you:
- Returning to college after a long break?
- Enrolling for the first time?
- 25 or older?
- Already balancing work and family?
HCC can help you on the journey from college to career!
We get it—juggling college with a job and family is challenging! That's why we offer classes that you can attend on your schedule, online or hybrid, and with flexible start dates.
Get credit for life experience! Because many of our adult students have work experience that relates to their course of study, we offer credit for prior learning that can cut your courseload by offering credit for your knowledge and experience.
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Connecting with other adult students and staff who understand your needs can make all the difference. HCC's Marieb Adult Learner Success Center for Adult Learners program serves a wide range of new and returning adult students, including those who have been out of school for many years. Marieb Adult Learner Success Center staff will help you navigate the college admissions process and provides support as you transition to college life. Our goal is to help you define your career and educational goals, be successful at HCC, and, if you choose, identify opportunities for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Want to prepare a little more before you start? Transition to College & Careers is a free program that helps adult students 18+ prepare for college and identify a career path.
Your life experience is valuable! You may be able to apply that knowledge towards earning your certificate or college degree on campus or online. Explore credit for prior learning options!
HCC also offers resources and special advising for veterans, active duty military personnel, their spouses, and children.
Marieb Adult Learner Success Center for Adult Learners serves students age 24 and older, parents, and veterans, including those who have been out of school for many years.
Transition to College & Careers is a free program that helps adult students 18+ prepare for college and identify a career path.
HCC supports our veteran students and active servicemembers with services and support.
Get help registering for classes, figuring out a career path, and deciding whether to transfer to a four-year school after HCC – all in one place.
If you are a disabled or Deaf student, we will help you access needed accommodations and support services.
If you are an HCC student and a parent with a child between 3 months and 12 years, the FREE Itsy Bitsy Child Watch service is for you!
Want to improve your English skills? AESL can help!
HCC's Thrive Center connects food- and housing-insecure students with resources that can help you focus on your studies.
Have you been impacted by the criminal legal system? If you or a loved one have been incarcerated, CORE wants to help you with specially tailored services and supports for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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From GED to MHC
After earning her GED at HCC, Jasmine dropped out, but came back...as a single mom. It was challenging, but she made top honors—and transfered to Mount Holyoke College.
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From combat to the classroom
Tom served four years with the 82nd Airborne as a combat medic, including one year in Iraq, and was one of the featured speakers at this year's Veterans Day at HCC.
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I didn't think I needed education
Less than two years ago, Frances was preparing to take her high school equivalency test through HCC's Adult Learning Center. Today she is a STEM scholarship recipient at HCC.
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Cooking up a new career
Behnam "Ben" Alimirzaei, already a professional cook and sushi chef, came to HCC for his associate degree in Food Service Management.
