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Welcoming NewNHCC PresidentBarbara McDonald

Celebrating Changing Lives for

50 Years

New Degrees and Partnerships Give Students

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NHCC Magazine is published twice a year and is distributed without charge to alumni, students, faculty, community members, and friends of NorthHennepin Community College. Please direct any correspondence regarding this publication to:

NHCC Institutional Advancement7411 85th Ave. N.Brooklyn Park, MN 55445763-488-0390 or 800-818-0395 communications@nhcc.edu

President Barbara McDonald

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Landon Pirius

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Jennifer Summer Lambrecht

Director of Marketing & CommunicationsLiz Hogenson

WriterMichelle Goode

Graphic DesignerJennifer Caudill

Mission

Engaging Students, Changing Lives

North Hennepin Community College creates opportunities for students to reach their academicgoals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

Vision

Opportunity without limits, learning without end,and achievement beyond expectation

North Hennepin Community College is accreditedby the Higher Learning Commission.

The College reserves the right to cancel, postpone,and reschedule course offerings. Lack of Englishskills should not be a barrier to admission and participation.

Visit our website at www.nhcc.edu for the most current class schedule information.

North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. North Hennepin Community College and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminatedagainst in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 763-493-0555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. North Hennepin Community College’s Disability Access Services office can be reached at 763-493-0555.

2 NHCC Welcomes New President Dr. Barbara McDonald

4 Her Life Changed When She Got Off the Blue Couch

5 Raising the Bar Closes the Gap

6 Honoring NHCC Chemistry Instructor Lisa Smith

6 New Health Sciences AS Degree

7 Consider a Career in the Trades

8 Changing Lives for 50 Years

10 NHCC Degrees and Certificates

11 Guide to Getting Started at NHCC

12 North Hennepin Partners with Metro State

13 Four-Year Degrees at NHCC and Articulation Agreements

14 Financial Aid Guide

16 Continuing Education & Customized Training

In This Issue

Finish your degree.Get your bachelor’s degree right here at North Hennepin Community College!

Starting Fall 2015Learn more at choose.metrostate.edu

Did you or someone you know attend NHCC? If so,please be a part of our 50th anniversary celebrations and inspire the next generation of students.

We would like to hear about your student experience and find out what you are doing now. Tell us about your favorite professors, classes, or student events. We want to know about your current career and how NHCC helped prepare you for it.

Email us your career success stories, fond memories of the college, and various photos to nhcc50@nhcc.edu, so we can share them on our website, social media sites, and other publications.

We’ll be in touch...

Calling All Alumni!

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NHCC Welcomes New PresidentDr. Barbara McDonald

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By now, you may have heard thatNHCC has a new president, Dr.

Barbara McDonald.

Her name may sound familiar becausehalf of her professional career has beenspent serving the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ system.

Over the past year, she was interim president at Minnesota West Communityand Technical College. Prior to MinnesotaWest, she held positions at ItascaCommunity College as provost, dean of academic affairs and student services,and director of institutional effectiveness.She was also an English faculty memberat Rainy River Community College.

During that time, she was known forher collaboration with industry leadersand legislative representatives to addressstudent needs, workforce demands, andcommunity issues. She worked with college foundations and communityboards to cultivate donor and alumnirelationships. She also connected withstudents, faculty, and staff to expandK-12 and four-year university partnerships,as well as build learning communitieswithin two-year colleges that improvedenrollment and the opportunity gap.

She also participated on many collegiateand community boards, has publishedarticles, and received numerous awards,including the American Association of

University Women Minnesota’s Womenas Agents of Change and MnSCU’s Outstanding Academic and Student Affairs Administrator.

“Barbara McDonald is an extraordinarilyexperienced and gifted leader who isdeeply committed to student success,”said Steven Rosenstone, chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges andUniversities. “She will bring that samecollaborative spirit to North HennepinCommunity College.”

And with a global perspective – a uniquelens that may not be as apparent bylooking at her or reading her résumé.

“Having been born and raised abroad,and then continuing to live and workabroad over half my life, I am the definition of what is called a ‘third culture kid.’” A ‘third culture kid’ is aterm used to refer to a child who wasraised in a culture outside of their parents’ culture for a significant part of their developmental years.

Originally from Minnesota, Barbara’sparents moved to the Middle East whereher father worked through retirement.They would only come back to visitevery two years or so.

Barbara was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and attended the American CommunitySchool, an international school forchildren of other countries and nationalities. Growing up, she learnedFrench in addition to English, and

picked up conversational Arabic whileliving in Egypt.

“I considered Beirut my home, but myidentity was that of an American livingabroad. I was often part of the minorityas a foreigner, and I know how that feels.”

After graduating high school, she returned to the United States to pursueher Bachelor’s in English from the University of Colorado.

She then moved to Cairo, Egypt, whereshe earned a Master’s inTeaching Englishas a Foreign Language from AmericanUniversity in Cairo. After graduation, she continued to teach at the university.

Cairo is also where she and her fiancéDavid married. David’s occupation as ajournalist and bureau chief would takethem to other parts of the world, includingLondon, England; Johannesburg, SouthAfrica; Manila, Philippines; Seoul, Korea;and Beijing, China.

During those stays, Barbara taughtEnglish in many different capacities. She taught Korean soldiers at CentralTexas Collage at the US Base in Seouland at Yongsae University. She taught for the Canadian Embassy in Manila.She also did some consulting inJohannesburg, and then directed anESL program at the Western Academy of Beijing.

“In some countries I was not able to get awork visa, so that was problematic, but Imanaged to do volunteer work. Similarissues to what some of our internationalstudents face here.” In 1997, Barbara,David, and their four children Shannon,Daniel, Brian, and Philip – each havingbeen born in a different country – returned to Minnesota where she joined

the MnSCU system and completed her Doctorate in Education from theUniversity of Minnesota.

Now at NHCC and residing in Osseowith her husband, Barbara promises toimmerse herself in NHCC’s tradition ofexcellence and commitment to serve itsstudents and community.

“I believe everyone deserves theopportunity to learn and grow, regardlessof circumstance, so NHCC’s mission of engaging students, changing lives is dearto my heart and the heart of the college’svision to provide opportunity withoutlimits, learning without end, andachievement beyond expectation.

To push this vision forward, I plan to listen and build a culture of trust, transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity during these times of turbulence and uncertainty, which is necessary to promote innovation andpositive change. I want to build strongteams and harness partnerships, both internally and externally, thus raising the college’s visibility. Most importantly, I want to execute our strategic goals collectively and with optimism – all forthe better good of NHCC’s students, our sister institutions and the MnSCUsystem as a whole, and our surroundingcommunities and borders beyond.”

with unique experience and a global perspective

“Having been born and raisedabroad, and then continuing to live and work abroad over half

my life, I am the definition of what is called a ‘third culture kid.’”

“I considered Beirut my home, but my identity was that of an

American living abroad. I was oftenpart of the minority as a foreigner,

and I know how that feels.”

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My NHCC TRIO math tutor,Denise Enos,made this locketespecially for me as a graduation gift. Inside is a picture of

a blue couch with a sign that reads, “Completely Free.”

Many years ago, I owned a blue couch. I sat on that couch, slepton that coach, ate on that couch, even got high on that couch.My life revolved around the couch because it was cozier thandealing with my real issues.

It wasn’t until I reached a critical point in my life that I decidedto get off the blue couch. I needed to make a major change ordie. I chose to live and go to college.

At NHCC, I didn’t just receive a first class education by some ofthe best professors in the world, but I also built a strong supportsystem with them, as well as with the people in the diversity office,administration, and staff throughout the campus community. Itell students all the time, especially black students, to not be afraidto admit “I don’t know” and ask for help. “Someone here has theanswers to help you succeed.” A support system is essential toone’s success.

I also developed networks and made great friends with otherstudents through my involvement with various diversity initiatives,including the Women on Wednesdays women of color studentgroup. I worked as a peer leader, writing tutor, and Food Cupboardvolunteer. I’m especially proud of the recovery support group Istarted, Weak Yet Strong, where we built a safe place to share ourexperiences and resources. Building a support system is alsoabout extending it to help others succeed.

My biggest accomplishment at NHCC was graduating, which iswhy my locket means so much to me. First and foremost, it wasgiven by someone who truly loves, understands, and supportsme. Her gift serves as a reminder of what I’ve overcome andprovides motivation of what is still to come. It’s also an inspirationalpiece that I can share with others, so they too can get off theircouches and become completely free, like me.

Audua Pugh is a recovered drug addict, who turned her life aroundover ten years ago. She recently earned an Associate in Arts withhonors. Just prior to graduation, Audua was selected for the prestigious2015 All-Minnesota Academic Team and was also named the 2015New Century Scholar for Minnesota, sponsored by Coca-Cola, PhiTheta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges.She then advanced to the 2015 All-USA Community CollegeAcademic Team, the first NHCC studentto do so. Audua plans to transfer toMetropolitan State University to pursuea bachelor’s as an alcohol and drugcounselor and a master’s in women’sstudies.

Audua is also an active member of her community and the Greater Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as an usher and deaconess, and where her husband serves as a youth minister. She’s currently the president of the Women ofDestiny Women’s Ministry and vice president at large of the Women’sAuxiliary for the Minnesota State Baptist Convention.

Her Life Changed When She Got

Off the Blue Couch 2015 NHCC Graduate and Commencement Speaker Audua Pugh

For more information on becoming a student at NHCC, visit nhcc.edu.

NHCC has an important initiative that’s not only aimed atincreasing the number of Latino students who enroll, but

ensuring their continued academic success, so they too can enjoya quality of life that’s fair and equitable.

Much progress has been made over the years in this country, but there’s a lot more work to be done to address the barriers and disparities Latinos still face. According to Excelencia inEducation’s 2015 Factbook: The Condition of Latinos inEducation, 33 percent of Hispanic families with children livebelow the poverty level. Hispanics have a lower level of holding an associate degree or higher at just 22 percent. They areoverrepresented in lower paying occupations, with a medianweekly earning of only $578.

Jocelyn Hernandez and Sebastian Rivera are two student leaderswho serve on the college’s Latino Student Success Committee,designed to help raise the bar to close the opportunity gap.

“One of the things we’ve done so far is create a ‘safe space’ onthis campus for students to ask questions, obtain resources, andmake connections with others,” says Jocelyn. “The purpose is to encourage students that college is possible for all students,even undocumented students like me. Don’t be ashamed orafraid. College is an option.” Jocelyn publically announced herundocumented status at NAVIGATE MN’s press conferencecelebrating three years of DACA before the Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul.

Sebastian is also the new Student Senate President and the firstLatino to serve in this capacity. “I want students to know theyhave a voice at NHCC – whether it’s directly, through me, with a teacher, student advisor, the diversity office, or with communitypartners like NAVIGATE MN or Mesa Latina. There are peopleand resources to help you succeed and many opportunities foryou to get involved. It’s our hope through this initiative to getmore students engaged through committee work and culturalevents, for example, and eventually have mentorship opportunitieswith business leaders too. We want all students to feel welcomedand inspired and leave prepared and enjoy what life has to offer.”

Prospective students can visit nhcc.edu or nhcc.edu/enespanol formore information; contact Sandra Payan-Catano, Hispanic/LatinoOutreach & Success Coordinator, at spayan@nhcc.edu or 763-424-0770; or attend an information session explaining theundocumented student process on November 19 and 20, 2015.

Current students can stop by the Diversity & Equity Office for resources or visit nhcc.edu/diversity.

For legal advice, contact the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota at 1-800-223-1368.

Raising the Bar Closes the GapNHCC’s Latino Student Success Initiative is making progress…

NHCC student leaders Jocelyn Hernandez and Sebastian Rivera

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If not the roads, there’s always something under constructionin Minnesota.

We have new stadiums and light rails being built. Bridges andsidewalks repaired. Businesses maintained and grounds kept.Homes remodeled and inspected. Historical sites and parksrestored.

These are all good signs of a healthy community, but we needtrained people to do this important work.

“There’s a high demand for a variety of construction workers inthe state of Minnesota, especially women and people of color,”says NHCC Customized Training Representative Sonja Simpson.“Our state is not only growing, but many people alreadyworking in the trades are moving into management positionsor retiring. There are also positions, like those in low voltage,that rely on being analytical and nimble rather than physicalstrength.”

A new, special program offered at NHCC – an 8-week,Minnesota Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program(MnCAPP) – introduces a limited number of students to all 17 construction trades training centers. Once an admittedstudent selects a desired trade, they’ll receive hands-on training.

Upon successful completion of the program, they’ll beapprenticeship-ready with the potential of making an average of $15 per hour or more with regular raises and great unionbenefits.

“It’s a rewarding career,” says Zivan Robinson, an NHCCconstruction graduate and project engineer for Ryan Companies.“In addition to pay, any OT, and benefits, you also receive agreat sense of pride. You can point to a building and tell yourfamily and friends that you did that.”

At the end of training, students will walk away with a multitudeof certifications, skills, and knowledge for the workplace,including:

• OSHA 10 Certification• LUC PLUS Pro 6 of Pro 10 Certification• Continuing Education Units • Optional Four-Credits for Prior Learning toward NHCC’s Construction Certificate

Attend a free information session on September 8, 2015, from 8:30–10:30am in the CBT Grand Hall. For more information and to register, visit nhcc.edu/mncapp. Full scholarships available for those who qualify!

For more information on NHCC’s construction or other programs,visit nhcc.edu/programs.

Consider a Career in the Tradesthrough NHCC’s New Minnesota Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program

NHCC Construction Faculty Richard Krohn and Alumnus Zivan Robinson

MNCAPP IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH:

BUILDING MINNESOTA APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATORS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

By 2018, Georgetown University estimates Minnesota will have over302,000 jobs in the Health Science cluster – the fastest growing cluster.

“What’s more,” says Dr. Doris Hill, NHCC Dean of Health Sciences, Wellness, and Human Services, “by 2020, Minnesota will have 53 percentmore retirees adding to the demand for more skilled health care workers inall sectors.”

NHCC’s new Associate of Science in Health Sciences Broad Field not onlyprovides instruction in the basic sciences, but also covers subjects directlyrelated to health occupations, such as biology, microbiology, humananatomy, physiology, chemistry, statistics, and nutrition. This degree isspecifically designed to transfer into a number of baccalaureate degree programs, so students can get into high-demand, high-skilled, high-payinghealth sciences careers.

“Students can pursue a variety of careers, from medical record techs tohealth care administration. They can become laboratory scientists orfield engineers, counselors or educators, physical therapists or trainers, dieticians or pharmacists. Perhaps they’ve always dreamed of being a dentist, nurse, or doctor. NHCC believes in engaging students and changing lives and there are many opportunities here to help themreach their dreams.”

For more information on NHCC’s Health Sciences Broad Field AS, including articulations with four-year universities, visit nhcc.edu/healthsciences.

Lisa Smith, NHCC chemistry instructor, is a 2015 recipient of the prestigious Minnesota State Colleges &Universities Board of Trustees Awardfor Excellence in Teaching.

The award acknowledges exceptionalfaculty throughout the system. Evaluation criteria include teachingstrategies and materials; content expertise and professional growth; assessment of student learning and performance; and service to students, the profession, the institution, and the system.

Smith began teaching at NHCC in2008. What makes her exceptional is the way she uses assessment to continuously improve. She uses qualitative and quantitative methods, for example, to collect and analyze data about her students’ learning andadapts her teaching accordingly.

Smith holds a bachelor’s in chemistryfrom the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and a master’s in chemistryfrom the University of Minnesota.

Congratulations, Lisa!

Honoring NHCC ChemistryInstructor Lisa Smith

Now Offering a Health Sciences AS Degree

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As North Hennepin CommunityCollege embarks on 50 years in

education, it celebrates its mission ofchanging lives.

Last year, Howard Olson, an NHCCretiree and original science faculty,returned to NHCC from Arizona. He was being recognized with a PresidentialMedallion Award for his continuoussupport of the college, which included a generous endowment that he and his wife Sonja established two years ago.His philosophy was learn, earn, return.

During the same visit, he and his wifeattended the Bioscience and HealthCareer Center Grand Preview. They were delighted to see how much thecollege has changed over the years, butwere even more excited to meet their first scholarship recipient,MicahOmbeo,who wrote this thank you note:

Thank you so much for financially showingyour support for my education! This is mythird year at NHCC. I’m currently finishingmy general education, so I may transfer to afour-year college and pursue my dream ofbecoming a medical doctor.

I came to the United States fresh out of highschool from Kenya in 2010. When I arrivedat MSP Airport, I had no money or familyto go to. I had to learn how to assimilate tothe American culture. I worked overnightand full-time for two years, so I can purchasea car and pay my first year's tuition.

Financial problems have kept me fromfinishing my degree in a timely manner,

but with the monetary assistance from yourscholarship and with the money I saved thissummer, I can confidently say I’m on trackfor completing my AA by Spring 2015 andlook forward to transferring this fall.

This scholarship has given me the confidenceto succeed!

Just recently, our dear friend Howard leftthis physical world, but his legacy will liveon through Micah and future studentswho will benefit from his gift. Micah’s lifedid change, as he graduated this past falland is currently pursuing his bachelor’sdegree.

Please support the North Hennepin CommunityCollege Changing Lives for 50 Yearsfundraising campaign by donating online at nhcc.edu/donate. For further questions,contact Jennifer Summer Lambrecht at 763-424-0815 or jsummer-lambrecht@nhcc.edu.Or, for more information, visitnhcc.edu/foundation.

NHCC will be hosting a series of events throughout its 50th anniversary year.Below is a sampling and everyone is invited!

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September 18, 2015 Meet and greet NHCC’s New President Dr. Barbara McDonald

October 27, 2015 Healthcare Showcase

November 19, 2015 Science & Math Showcase

January 26, 2016 Business & Technology Showcase

February 11, 2016 Liberal Arts & Global Education Showcase

April 8, 2016 Fine Arts Showcase

September 16, 2016 50th Anniversary Grand Finale

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We would like to hear about your student experience and find out what you are doingnow. Tell us about your favorite professors, classes, or student events. We want toknow about your current career and how NHCC helped prepare you for it.

Email us your career success stories, fond memories of the college, and various photos to nhcc50@nhcc.edu, so we can share them on our website, social media sites, and other publications. We’ll be in touch...

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1966 North Hennepin State Junior College opens Sept. 19 in former Osseo Junior High School

414 students enroll; tuition rates are $5 per credit

1967 Construction site of college is acquired

Evening classes are introduced

2015 NHCC recognized as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute

Students launch online undergraduate research Journal, Northern Light

10,629 credit students; tuition ranges from $181.59-$206.29 per credit

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NHCC Foundation is established

NHCC generates annual economic impact of$276 million and 2,628 jobs according toWilder Research

NHCC Student Senate named Student Senate of the Year by the Minnesota State College Student Association

Veterans Resource Center opens

NHCC institutes undergraduate research

Students debut first edition of Realities, across-cultural publication

NHCC first community college in state to offer a GLBTA scholarship

President Bill Clinton visits campus

1969 College moves to its new location inBrooklyn Park

1988 Weekend College introduced

1990 NHCC offers courses in Buffalo

1997 Carillon is dedicated

2014 Bioscience & Health Careers Center opens

2012 NHCC opens new Food Cupboard

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Degrees and Certificates

AccountingAccountingAccounting TechnologyGeneral AccountingSmall Business Accounting

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American Sign Language

Art and DesignGraphic DesignStudio ArtsWeb Graphic Design and Programming and e-Commerce

BusinessBusiness AdministrationBusiness Communications and Technology EssentialsBusiness Computer Systems and ManagementBusiness Principles Desktop Publishing EssentialsE-Commerce EntrepreneurshipFinance and Investments Finance ManagementLeadership Essentials ManagementMarketingMarketing and Sales Microsoft Office SalesWeb Graphic Design and Programming and e-Commerce Word Processing

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Construction ProgramsBuilding Inspection TechnologyConstruction ManagementPublic Works

Criminal Justice and Law EnforcementCriminal Justice

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EngineeringPre-Engineering

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Academic English Language

Exercise ScienceFitness

Personal TrainingPhysical Education

Film and TheatreEmphasis in FilmTheatre

Health CareersHealth Sciences Broad Field

HistotechnologyMedical Laboratory Technology (MLT)Nursing Program- standardNursing Program - advanced standing

Individualized StudiesIndividualized Studies

Liberal Arts / General StudiesAssociate in Arts / MnTCCreative WritingEmphasis in HistorySpanish

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Associate in Arts (A.A.): 60 creditsDesigned for transfer, the A.A. degree fulfills lower divisiongeneral education requirements at all MnSCU institutions and some private institutions. The MnTC requirement for theA.A. degree includes 40 credits in all 10 goal areas.

Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.): 60-68 creditsDesigned for transfer to B.F.A. or B.A. art programs, the A.F.A. degree may also be used for career credits in 6-10 goal areas.

Associate in Science (A.S.): 60-75 creditsDesigned for transfer, the A.S. degree may also be used for career preparation. The MnTC requirement for the A.S. degree includes 30 credits in six goal areas.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.): 60 creditsDesigned for career preparation, the A.A.S. degree may alsobe used for transfer. The MnTC requirement includes 20 credits in three goal areas.

Certificate Programs: 9-30 creditsDesigned for career preparation and enhancement, mostcredit certificate programs can be completed in one or two semesters and give students a solid foundation of knowledgein a specific field.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): 40 credits Designed to provide the general education requirements in all 10 goal areas for the Associate of Arts degree, the MnTC is accepted by all Minnesota public higher education institu-tions and most private institutions to fulfill the lower divisiongeneral education requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree.

NHCC Degree Programs

Becoming a student is easy:

1. Apply for Admission www.nhcc.edu/admissions • 763-424-0724

Complete your NHCC application online or on campus at our Admissionsoffice and submit a $20 application fee.

First time college students must send in official high school transcripts or GED certificates. Transfer students must submit all non-MnSCU transcripts. Students who have previously applied or attended NHCC should complete a Student Record Update Form in place of an application.

2. Take the Placement Test www.nhcc.edu/testing • 763-424-0928Placement tests are required to determine college readiness in reading,writing, and mathematics. Test results determine the courses in which you may enroll. Waivers for placement tests are available for studentswho qualify.

3. Complete Orientation www.nhcc.edu/orientation • 763-493-0588All new students are required to participate in orientation. Academic advisors will help you with degree and program information, transfer procedures, and registering for classes. The orientation schedule is available online. Call to schedule an appointment.

4. Register for Classes www.nhcc.edu/registration • 763-424-0719

After taking the placement test and participating in orientation, you are eligible to register for classes. You will need your StarID and password to register for classes online through your eServices account.

5. Financial Aid, Payment Options, and Purchasing Books

www.nhcc.edu/tuition • 763-424-0718www.nhcc.edu/bookstore • 763-424-0808www.nhcc.edu/financialaid • 763-424-0728

Pay your tuition and fees with cash, check, credit card, payment plan or financial aid. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to include NHCC’s school code: 002370.

Non-degree seeking students need not complete orientation. Nursing,Medical Laboratory Technology, Histotechnology and Paralegalprograms have additional admission requirements. International F1-Visa and Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) studentshave special requirements. Visit www.nhcc.edu/apply for moreinformation.

Guide to Getting Started

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Four-Year Degrees at NHCCAfter you complete your associates degree at NHCC, you can choose to stay at our convenient location in Brooklyn Park to complete a bachelor’s degree!

NHCC has partnered with four-year universities to offer the following bachelor'sdegrees at NHCC's campus and/or online. These special arrangements, also knownas articulation agreements, ensure a smooth transfer of all related NHCC creditsearned toward the bachelor’s degree. Students must apply for these programswith the four-year universities.

What is an ArticulationAgreement?

Articulation agreements are partnershipsbetween two-year community colleges andfour-year universities, wherein specialarrangements have been made to ensurestudents a smooth transfer of credits toward a specific program.

NHCC has articulation agreements with certain four-year universities, for example, to offer their bachelor’s degrees on ourcampus. The arrangement ensures a smoothtransfer of all related NHCC credits earnedtoward a respective bachelor’s degree.

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is another example of an articulation thatguarantees transfer to any Minnesota publichigher education institution. It fulfills the lower division general education requirementstoward a bachelor of arts degree.

Because NHCC is accredited, credits earnedmay be accepted by receiving institutionsthroughout the state, nationally, eveninternationally – whether or not articulationagreements exist.

For more information, visit nhcc.edu/bachelorsdegrees.

Bachelor's Degree Four-Year University Partner

Biology BS Bemidji State University

Business BA Concordia University-St. Paul

Business Administration BS Metropolitan State University

Business Management BA Bethel Universitywith concentrations in Business Communications, Management, Human Resource Management, or Global Business

Construction Management BS Minnesota State University Moorhead

Medical Laboratory Science BS St. Cloud State University

Nursing BS Bethel UniversityMetropolitan State University

Operations Management BS Minnesota State University Moorhead

Project Management BS Minnesota State University Moorhead

Earn your

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at NHCC’s Brooklyn Park campus.

Find out more at: www.nhcc.edu/bachelorsdegrees

North Hennepin Partners with Metro State

to provide students better access to bachelor’s degrees

Location is a top factor for students when considering whichcollege to attend. So is cost, as well as program majors and

a good reputation.

It makes perfect sense, then, for North Hennepin CommunityCollege to partner with Metropolitan State University to offerbaccalaureate programming at its convenient Brooklyn Parkcampus, using its already established nursing program as amodel.

“We’ve been planning to expand this partnership for some timeand are pleased to now offer a Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration from Metro State at NHCC,” say Dr. LandonPirius, NHCC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. “It’s the first and only ‘public’ option in the northwest

metropolitan area, making college more affordable than privateschool options and more accessible for students who live, work,and raise families in this area.”

Because NHCC and Metro State are part of the MinnesotaState Colleges and Universities system and are accredited, it ensures a smooth transfer for students who wish to continuetheir studies.

“An NHCC student, for example, who completes their two-year degree can easily transfer to Metro State and not have to leave the NHCC campus they’ve grown accustom to,” saysGinny Arthur, Metro State Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Other advantages include smaller class sizes and hassle free parking. This is not the case in a larger university setting.”

In addition, students will have dedicated admissions and advising staff from Metro State at NHCC’s campus who theycan turn to with questions. They can also take advantage of thevarious student resources at either campus, like the bookstore,library, tutoring, computers, printers, student life, and more.

This is just the beginning… Metro State plans to offer morebachelor’s degrees at NHCC’s campus in the near future inareas such as human services, English, psychology, economics,communications, and health sciences.

For more information about Metro State’s Business Administration BS at NHCC’s campus, visit nhcc.edu/bachelorsdegrees.

1. After earning your Business Administration AS from NHCC, contact NHCC Advisor Mala Ugargol at 763-488-0107 or mugargol@nhcc.edu for help with applying to Metro State and transferring your credits toward your BS degree.

2. Attend your classes at NHCC’s campus.

3. Receive your diploma from Metro State.

Getting Your Business Administration BS fromMetro State at NHCC’s Campus is Easy!

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6. Apply for Scholarships

Scholarships are administered separately from the FAFSA. Students are encouraged to apply for NHCC Foundation scholarships at www.nhcc.edu/scholarships. In addition, external scholarships can be explored at sites such as www.fastweb.comand www.collegeboard.org/scholarships. Beware of scholarship scams or companiesthat charge fees for financial aid assistance. Almost 91 percent of all student aidcomes directly from the government or the college via the FAFSA.

7. Pay Back Loans

While grants and scholarships do not have to be paid back, students will be notifiedto begin repayment of any federal loans soon after they graduate, leave school, ordrop below half-time enrollment. It’s very important to make payments on time, asthere are serious default consequences. Having a repayment plan already in place is a good idea. For more information about repayment plans, loan consolidation, and to calculate payments, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans.

For more information regarding financial aid, visit www.fafsa.gov orwww.nhcc.edu/financialaid. For questions or help with the process, attend aFinancial Aid Information Session on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Educational Services building.

About LoanConsolidation

Repayment of federal student loans will begin soon after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-timeenrollment, so look into your options well before your first payment is due.

If you’re considering loan consolidation,the benefits include simplifying your billsby combining them into one and loweringyour monthly payment by extending itsterms. For example, students may choosean option that’s based on thier income.Extending the terms, however, meansyou’ll make more payments and pay moreinterest over time.

To compare whether loan consolidation is right for you and your current situation,have all your existing loans handy so youknow the total amount you owe, themonthly payments for each of them, and their terms.

For more information and other considerations,visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/consolidation. If you have questions aboutconsolidating your loans before you apply,contact the Loan Consolidation InformationCall Center at 1-800-557-7392. To apply forloan consolidation, visit www.studentloans.gov.

Although NHCC has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, college is still expensive.Financial aid can play an essential role in helping students and families afford collegeand most are surprised to find that they qualify for some assistance.

NHCC awards nearly $40 million each year in financial aid in the form of scholarships,grants, loans, and work-study jobs to help full- and part-time students pay for tuition,fees, books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses. The NHCC Foundation aloneawards about $100,000 each year in student scholarships – money that doesn’t have to be paid back!

1. Apply Each Academic Year

Students must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov to determine their financial aid eligibility using NHCC’sschool code: 002370.

Applications are available January 1st and it’s important to apply as early as possible.NHCC’s priority application date is April 15th, so students who apply by this date are given first consideration for certain grants, loans, and work-study jobs.

2. Review Student Aid Report (SAR)

After students submit their FAFSA, they will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) summarizing what they submitted in their FAFSA. They must review it for accuracyand make any changes if necessary.

3. Receive Award Notice

Next, students will receive an award notice from NHCC that outlines their financial aid for the current academic year.

4. Get Money

Financial aid awards are then paid directly to the college toward student tuition and fees. Any remaining balances are disbursed to students through their NHCCHigher One Debit Card to help them pay for books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses.

5. Apply for Work-Study Jobs

Students who qualify for work-study jobs can apply for open positions within thecollege at www.nhcc.edu/workstudyjobs. Wages are paid directly to the student.

Here’s how the financial aid process works:

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