Housatonic Community College

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Admission Requirements

If you plan to enroll at Housatonic Community College, you must be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a State Equivalency Certificate (GED). If you are a mature applicant who cannot meet these requirements, you may be given special consideration based on your qualifications and experience.

To apply for admissions, you must:

1. Obtain an application from the Admissions Office or from a high school guidance office, apply online, or download an application from the web site.

2. Return the completed application with a $20 non-refundable application fee, (personal check or money order), to the Admissions Office.

3. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript (sent from your high school) showing graduation, or a copy of your diploma, or a copy of your G.E.D., Students without high school diploma must successfully pass Ability to Benefit test.

4. Submit an official transcript of previous course work to the Admissions Office if you have attended another post-secondary institution (college/training institute).

5. Provide proof of compliance with the Measles/Rubella Immunization policy .See section below on MMR for complete information.

6. Complete the Accuplacer Placement Test. Please contact the Academic Support Center at (203) 332-5019 only AFTER submitting the application for admissions. Placement testing is required for all students entering degree/certificate programs, or for those students who have not taken and passed a college level English and math course.

Residency Requirements

Per general statutes of CT Sec.10a-29. (Formerly Sec. 10-329e). Determination of student status. Per general statutes of CT Sec. 10a-30, it shall be presumed that the establishment of a new domicile in the state of Connecticut by an emancipated person has not occurred until he has resided in this state for a period of not less than one year. See general statutes 10a-27, 10a-28, 10a-29, 10a-30 for full text and related statutes.

Measles / Rubella Immunization

Connecticut Law Public Act 03-13

Students born on or after January 1, 1957, seeking a degree, may have to show proof of measles and rubella immunization. This applies to all out-of -state high school students and in-state high school students graduating prior to 1999. All other students are exempt.*

Official Documents include:

• Physician’s documentation of inoculations.
• Blood work indicating immunity.
• A physician’s certification that the student had the disease.
• A physician’s certification that inoculation is medically contraindicated.
• A signed statement that receiving immunizations is against your religious beliefs.

The first measles and rubella inoculation must be after the students first birthday and after January 1, 1969. A second measles inoculation is required, must be at least thirty days after the first, and must have been given after 1980.

Documentation must be submitted before registration!

*Students EXEMPT from showing proof of measles and rubella immunization include:

• All students born before January 1, 1957
• Non-degree students.
• All students taking non-credit, continuing education classes.
• Students who have graduated from Connecticut high schools in 1999 or later.

*Home-schooled and GED students must provide proof of immunization.

For more information call Health Services at (203) 332-5062.

Admission of Senior Citizens & Veterans

Waiver of Tuition for the Elderly, Qualified Veterans and the Children of Certain Servicemen

Connecticut residents aged 62 or older who have been accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College shall be exempt from payment of tuition, general fees, and the application fee provided if, at the end of the regular registration period, there is space available in the course(s) in which the person intends to enroll. Proof of age must be submitted to the Business Office to complete the eligibility requirements for this waiver.

Admission of Veterans

Qualified veterans, who were residents of Connecticut when accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College may be exempt from payment of tuition. Persons who believe they may qualify for this waiver of tuition should speak with the Veterans Affairs Office for further information about eligibility requirements.

In addition, veterans eligible to receive educational benefits must bring a copy of their DD-214 (separation papers) and MBR-4. Veterans eligible to receive military educational benefits under the GI Bill must bring a legible copy of their DD-214 discharge if there was prior active duty on their current Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) if the student is a member of the CT Guard or Reserves.

Tuition waivers are granted to all current CT Guard personnel in good standing as well as veterans who served during Desert Storm or other military operations and were discharged honorably. See the HCC Veteran's Representative in B109 for more details.

The dependent children of certain servicemen who have been declared missing in action, 100% disabled by the V.A., or prisoners of war may be eligible for benefits. Details about benefits are available from the Veterans Affairs Office.

Admission of Foreign Students

Each of the steps listed below are critical for enrolling Foreign Students and must be followed:

1. Foreign students must have the equivalent of an American high school diploma and must present official copies of all academic records with the application. College transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified translations from an accredited agency such as WES (World Education Services, Inc). All foreign students, except those from countries where English is the only official language, must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information and registration forms for this test are available at American Embassies, Consulates, and offices of the United States Information Service, or by writing to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Since the College has no housing facilities for students, prospective foreign students must give written evidence, along with their application, of their residence plans and means of supporting themselves and paying for college tuition and fees while in the United States. All of the above-mentioned credentials should be submitted to the Admissions Office at least three months before the requested date of admission.
   
   This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
2. You are also required to include a copy of your High School Diploma or Official High School Transcripts. High School Diplomas (only) can be submitted in another language. Official transcripts must be in English showing your academic course work completed at your high school and each college where applicable. (Official transcripts - all course work must be translated into English in order to be evaluated.) These credentials are evaluated in accordance with the College's general admissions requirements.
3. A notarized letter of residence must be submitted stating your local residential address you intend to reside in Connecticut while attending Housatonic.
4. You, the prospective international student, friend, relative or sponsor must provide a (notarized) financial affidavit letter. A letter stating "who" will be responsible for your total college expenses. (IMPORTANT: This letter "must" state the total and exact expense amount.) The government requires this to cover your cost of living expenses, tuition, fees and books.) NOTE: Housatonic is a commuter school; there are no housing facilities for students.
5. Financial Proof: Referring to #4, The Sponsor for the applicant must provide "financial proof" they are able to do this. Financial proof: recent bank statements, notarized letter from the bank stating you presently have sufficient funds and/or equity, scholarship certificates as proof of financial support totaling the exact tuition and fee amount. This must be in US Dollar equivalency.
6. Copy of Current passport/I-94 card (only for students who have a passport must bring original and we will make copies of the front and back).
7. The College awards no financial aid, nor does the College make housing available.
8. International students are required to attend full time and will pay out-of-state tuition and fees.