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| Q: | How do I participate in the HCC–UMUC Alliance? | |
| A: | You must complete the HCC–UMUC Alliance application form, even if you are currently admitted to HCC. There is no application fee. Complete the Alliance application before you earn your associate's degree. UMUC academic requirements for admission are
If you present at least 24 semester hours of transferable college credit, you are not required to submit official high school transcripts or GED scores. |
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| Q: | If I am admitted to HCC, am I automatically admitted to UMUC? | |
| A: | Once you have completed the Alliance application form, you may be admitted to both HCC and UMUC. | |
| Q: | Will my admission information be available at both institutions? | |
| A: | Yes. Your information will be entered into the databases at both HCC and UMUC. | |
| Q: | If I am admitted to UMUC through the Alliance, am I also admitted to other University System of Maryland (USM) institutions? | |
| A: | No. The dual admission applies to HCC and UMUC only. Other USM institutions require a separate application for admission. | |
REGISTRATION |
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| Q: | Where do I register for classes? | |
| A: | You will register through the registration system of the institution offering the course in which you are enrolling. | |
| Q: | Do I pay HCC tuition or UMUC tuition? | |
| A: | You will pay the tuition and fees charged by the institution offering the course in which you are enrolling. | |
| Q: | If I am eligible for tuition remission as an employee of HCC or UMUC, may I use this benefit at either institution? | |
| A: | You may use your tuition remission only at the institution at which you are employed. | |
| Q: | If I am a senior citizen, may I get my tuition waived at either institution in the Alliance? | |
| A: | Yes. Your tuition may be waived if you meet the senior citizen criteria at either institution. | |
DEGREE PROGRAMS |
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| Q: | Which degree programs are linked in this Alliance? | |
| A: | Linked Associate's to Bachelor's Degree Programs | |
| Q: | How many credits may I transfer to UMUC? | |
| A: | UMUC accepts up to 90 credits in transfer from all collegiate schools attended including applicable military credit. Students transferring from a Maryland community college may transfer up to 70 credit hours of applicable credit towards a bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to complete an associate's degree at their community college and speak with a UMUC representative at their community college campus. | |
| Q: | Do I need to ask HCC to send academic transcripts to UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes. If you are admitted to the Alliance, you are encouraged to arrange to have your electronic transcripts sent from HCC to UMUC for the purpose of advising or transfer evaluation. You may choose to have transcripts sent either at the end of each semester or after you complete all of your HCC coursework. | |
| Q: | Is there a fee to send my transcript? | |
| A: | No. Alliance students who request official transcripts to be sent by electronic transfer exchange are not charged a fee. | |
| Q: | Must I complete my associate’s degree before enrolling at UMUC? | |
| A: | No. However, it may be to your advantage to complete your associate’s degree at HCC first. HCC graduates have found the associate’s degree useful in obtaining jobs or promotions while continuing to pursue a bachelor’s degree. If you have your associate’s degree, you may be eligible for the Maryland Community College Scholarship. | |
| Q: | Whom do I see for academic advising? | |
| A: | Currently, HCC counselors will advise on degree requirements for your associate’s degree. Talk with a UMUC advisor about which courses will transfer from HCC and which courses are required for the bachelor’s degree at UMUC. A UMUC representative visits HCC regularly. Schedule an appointment at the HCC advising office. | |
| Q: | Can I earn credit for prior learning? | |
| A: | Yes. Alliance students have the opportunity to earn credit for college-level learning gained through life and work experience. For information about this program, contact UMUC’s Prior Learning office at 800-888-UMUC, ext. 2860. | |
| Q: | If I am currently enrolled at UMUC, may I take additional courses from HCC through the Alliance? | |
| A: | Whether you may take additional courses from HCC through the Alliance will depend on the number of credits originally transferred to UMUC from a community college. Check with a UMUC advisor before deciding to return to HCC for additional credit. | |
| Q: | Which school will be awarding my degree? | |
| A: | HCC will award associate’s degrees and UMUC will award bachelor’s degrees. | |
FINANCIAL AID |
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| Q: | If I apply for financial aid, which school issues it? | |
| A: | While you attend HCC only, HCC issues your financial aid. As soon as you plan to register for your first class at UMUC, you must reapply for financial aid through UMUC and have your financial aid transcripts sent from HCC to UMUC. You should also inform your financial aid office at HCC of your plans to begin courses at UMUC. To complete the financial aid process with UMUC, please click on http://www.umuc.edu/students/fincaid.shtml | |
| Q: | Will my financial aid from UMUC pay for courses at HCC? | |
| A: | You will need to pay your HCC tuition costs at HCC. However, the amount of financial aid disbursed to you through UMUC will be based on your enrollment at both schools if you have completed a financial aid consortium agreement between UMUC and HCC. Contact a UMUC advisor to initiate the consortium agreement. | |
| Q: | If I am an Alliance student and want to take courses at UMUC and HCC in the same semester, what steps do I need to take to obtain a consortium agreement? | |
| A: | Contact a UMUC advisor and ask for a letter of permission to take courses at HCC. Your advisor will also initiate a financial aid consortium agreement between UMUC and HCC. You must supply verification of enrollment at HCC, the completed letter of permission, and the signed consortium agreement to UMUC’s Financial Aid Office. | |
VETERANS BENEFITS |
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| Q: | If I am eligible for educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, may I use them at either institution in the Alliance? | |
| A: | Yes. You may use your veterans benefits at either HCC or UMUC. | |
| Q: | Which institution will handle my paperwork? | |
| A: | While you are taking courses from HCC only, HCC will process your veterans benefits. As soon as you plan to register for your first class at UMUC, you must complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form and a UMUC Veterans Certification Form. From then on, your benefits will be processed through UMUC only, even if you take more courses at HCC. | |
DISABILITY SERVICES |
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| Q: | If I received disability support services at HCC, am I eligible for those services at UMUC? | |
| A: | Students who currently receive disability support services from HCC are eligible for disability services at UMUC upon transfer. | |
LIBRARY SERVICES |
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| Q: | As an Alliance student, what HCC and UMUC library resources are available to me? | |
| A: | Any Alliance student enrolled at either HCC or UMUC can obtain a Hagerstown Community College library card and use all resources and services available at the HCC Library. Privileges include
While you are enrolled in a UMUC course, University System of Maryland (USM) library services are available to you. These services include
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HCC–UMUC ALLIANCE CONTACTS |
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| For more information about the HCC–UMUC Alliance, you may contact: | ||
| Hagerstown Community College | ||
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| University of Maryland University College | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at the USM Shady Grove Center | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at the USM Hagerstown Center | ||
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| Or visit our Web sites | ||
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