Horry-Georgetown Technical College
School Notes Overview:
Since its creation in 1966, Horry-Georgetown Technical College has continued to provide post-secondary vocational, technical, and occupational certificate, diploma and associate degree programs leading directly to securing or continuing employment; associate degree programs which enable students to gain access to other post-secondary education; and continuing education classes, programs, and services which meet the job training, occupational advancement, and lifelong learning needs of the residents and employers in its service area. ...
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Horry County, SC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,446 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,916 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,362 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 51% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,817 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 62% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,007 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $900 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 1% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,092 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a comprehensive technical and community college, with four campuses located across the service area. The Conway Campus is the original and remains the main campus of the College. It is located in the incorporated area of the City of Conway on a 55-acre site. The Conway Campus provides accessible and affordable educational opportunities in career education and occupational preparation, university parallel studies, developmental education and community education and training.
- Specialized programs of career study offered on the Conway Campus include: Golf Course Management, Turf Equipment Technician, Engineering Technologies, Computer/Information Systems Technology, Office Systems Technology, Culinary Arts Technology, Nursing and Health Science, Business, Electronics Technology, and all University Parallel disciplines. Through the offerings at the Conway Campus, the College awards the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Technical Certificate credentials as well as various professional certifications. The Campus takes college-wide leadership in Health Science Technology career areas as well as University Parallel and General Studies, and for most student support services, federal/state grants, Learning Resources, distance education and administrative and information support operations.
- Offering more than 60 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a diverse and rapidly-expanding list of corporate and business training options through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division, HGTC has built an international reputation for preparing the finest graduates and employees to meet the needs of business, industry and government.
- Profile last updated: 04/07/2008.
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Residents near the site of a crash that killed three on Wednesday said they have learned to use precaution at the intersection of U.S. 17 Bypass and Palmetto Pointe Boulevard, calling it a dangerous and hazardous crossing. - College football: Conway's Johnson in danger of losing redshirt (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
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Conway native Erskine Johnson has had a limited impact on S.C. State's campaign so far, but that could change at any moment. - Business pulse | Arrivals, awards in Myrtle Beach areas (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
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ARRIVALS - Anne L. Bigart (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
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Anne Lindsay Bigart, 88, died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Covenant Towers Healthcare Center in Myrtle Beach.
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