Transfer & Visiting Student Application Procedures

To be considered for financial assistance at HCC as a transfer student, students must complete the following:

• Update the the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with HCC's federal school code (008175) at www.studentaid.gov to, if applicable.
• Add HCC or update the semester enrollment information on MDCAPS, if the student is a state scholarship recipient.
• Work with current school to cancel all outstanding loan request, if applicable.

Please Note: Students are only eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant at one college/university during a single term. Scholarship and loan eligibility is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and based on program eligibility criteria and federal regulations.

Visiting Students 
Students who are enrolling at HCC for a term or semester, and planning to return to their home school to complete their certificate or degree (visiting students) must have their financial aid processed through their home school under a "consortium agreement". A consortium agreement is a written agreement between HCC and the student's "home" school. The "agreement" is required by federal law and states that the home school will consider the student's enrollment at HCC to determine their aid eligibility. 

Please Note: HCC will cancel all aid for any students found receiving financial aid concurrently at HCC and another school. HCC serves as the “host” school when entering into consortium agreements therefore, students must be enrolled in an eligible certificate or degree program at their home school.