Financial Aid Tip of the Month, March 2010 »
Federal student aid programs may help pay college costs
The federal government sponsors numerous financial aid programs that may help students and their parents pay for college expenses. Below are brief summaries of the more common federal grant and loan programs. Grants do not have to be repaid, but loans do.
· Academic Competitiveness Grant: These grants [...]
WKU Fall 2009 Dean’s and President’s List »
Western Kentucky University recently announced that the following area students have been named to the Dean’s and President’s List for the Fall 2009 semester.
Students making the Dean’s List have a grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 in a 4.0 scale. Students on the President’s List have GPAs of 3.8 to 4.0 and are indicated by [...]
HCTC honored employees for their ten years of service »
HCTC honored employees for their ten years of service. Certificates were presented to: (seated, from left) Bernice Spare of Hazard; Kathleen Couch of Bulan; Lesa Bryant of Jackson; Kena Mullins of Jackson; Rose King of Campton. Standing from left are Leadership Team members Dr. R. Kathy Smoot and Doug Fraley; honorees Gary King of Campton; [...]
HCTC nursing deadline approaching »
The deadline to apply for HCTC’s nursing program for the Fall 2010 nursing program is Monday March 1.
HCTC has simplified the process by adding one-on-one preadmission counseling. If you are applying to the nursing program on the Hazard Campus please phone Odessa Evans at 606-487-3062 to setup your conference. For the Lees College Campus nursing [...]
Financial Aid Tip of the Month, February 2010 »
State offers several student aid programs
Kentucky students who choose to attend college or technical school in the state may qualify for financial aid programs administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
Kentucky’s need-based programs include the College Access Program (CAP) Grant and Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG). CAP grants may be used at all of [...]
HCTC honored employees for their five years of service »
HCTC honored employees for their five years of service. Certificates were presented to Tammy Burdine of Jackson; Willie Cornett of Whitesburg; Scott Gross of Jackson; Doug Harling of Hindman; and Donnia Vanschoyck of Dwarf. They were honored by Leadership Team members shown above — Doug Fraley, Donna Roark, Fred Landrum and Dr. R. Kathy Smoot. [...]
Facebook 101 »
HCTC will hold a Facebook 101 class on Feb. 16. Join instructor Jarad Fugate for an introduction to the most popular social networking site online. Topics include setting up and maintaining a profile, the wall concept, applications overview, and a special focus on maintaining your privacy settings and staying safe on Facebook. Participants will learn [...]
HCTC honors two outstanding faculty members »
HCTC honors two outstanding faculty members with the New Horizon awards for 2010. Don Barnes of Filmore (Lee County), professor of mathematics, and Lauren Bates of Jackson, assistant professor of nursing, are recognized for their excellence in teaching and their dedication to student success. HCTC President/CEO Dr. Allen Goben praised the faculty members for their [...]
Thies announces cast for upcoming Little Theatre production »
Terry Thies, director, Little Theatre of Hazard (LTH), announces the upcoming production of “Moonlight and Valentino” by Ellen Simon, in association with Samuel French, Inc. The play will be presented Feb. 25-28 in the Jolly Auditorium as part of the HCTC Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series (GHAPAS).
Auditions were held the first week of January, [...]
Money Tips for College Students: How to Make It, Use It and Save It »
Plan your financial goals
Students with jobs are encouraged to set long-term financial goals beyond paying the current month’s bills.
The biggest goal should be to save money for retirement. For college students, another important goal is to graduate with as little debt as possible. Financial goals may also include saving for a vacation or a new [...]
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