HCC CATALOG STUDY GUIDE College Calendar True – It shows summer, fall, and spring for on-campus & online True – You still pay full tuition/fees after withdrawing Expenses and Financial Aid True – Tuition is listed per semester AND per credit hour True – You must pay old balances before registering again 4 Federal Programs (Title IV): Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Federal Direct Loans Federal PLUS Loans True – Must pass enough classes + keep minimum GPA Academic Policies Attendance College communicates through: Email / official school system Notice sent if absent 15% or more 👉 Excessive Absence: True – You can get a “W” after too many absences Degrees Offered Hinds CC offers: Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Certificates Scholastic Standing GPA below 2.0 → Scholastic Probation Student Services Phi Theta Kappa Must have 3

Tuition Payment After Withdrawal

You still pay full tuition/fees after withdrawing.

Federal Pell Grant

One of the federal programs available for financial aid.

GPA Requirement for Financial Aid

Must pass enough classes and keep a minimum GPA to maintain financial aid.

Excessive Absence Result

You can receive a 'W' grade after too many absences.

Degrees Offered by Hinds CC

Hinds CC offers Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), and Certificates.

Scholastic Probation GPA

A GPA below 2.0 results in Scholastic Probation.

Phi Theta Kappa Eligibility

Must have a 3.5 GPA on 12 transferable hours.

Student Government Association (SGA) Role

Represents student voice and helps improve campus life.

Course Descriptions Information

Provides course number, title, credit hours, description, and prerequisites.

Emergency System Name

Eagle Alert System.

Steps in Complaint Procedure

1. Talk to instructor, 2. Go to department chair, 3. Go to dean.

Academic Dishonesty First Offense

Usually results in a zero on the assignment or failing the course.

Dress Code Enforcement

Students can be asked to leave if they violate the dress code.

Consequences of Broken Rules

Disciplinary action can include warning, suspension, or expulsion.

Alcohol/Drugs Policy

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed on campus.

Threatening Behavior Consequences

Violence, threats, and unsafe actions are prohibited.

Weapons Policy

No guns or weapons are allowed on campus.

Types of Sexual Misconduct

Includes harassment, assault, unwanted touching, and stalking.

ID Card Policy

ID must be worn on campus when required and shown when asked.

ID Card Uses

Needed for identification, campus services, events, and security.