Hazard Community And Technical College

One Community College Drive, Hazard, KY, 41701-0240 - View a map of this school Map

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As one of 16 institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Hazard Community and Technical College is part of the most exciting reform of higher education in the Commonwealth. KCTCS is the system that provides citizens of the state with access to affordable, quality postsecondary education and training. ...

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School Overview:

  • Hazard Community And Technical College
  • Community College Avg.
County Perry County, KY -
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 1,835 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,048 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 3,883 students 2,213 students
Tuition 119.00 per credit ho -
Tuition Notes In State Tuition Rat -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 96% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 81% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,874 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 77% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,497 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 11% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,934 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 15% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,507 $3,129

School Notes:

  • As a community and technical college, we exist to meet the educational, social and cultural needs of the citizens of the Kentucky River Valley of Eastern Kentucky. Hazard Community and Technical College is a multi-campus college offering unique opportunities at each campus. Our Hazard Campus houses the First Federal Center, The Clemons Center, and the UK Center for Rural Health Bailey-Stumbo building to house our many allied health programs.
  • The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, located at the Hazard Campus, provides a special learning center for area children. Our Technical Campus offers training programs in everything from Auto Mechanics to Electronics to Welding. The Lees College Campus in Jackson offers a full residential life experience through residence hall living. Our Knott County Branch provides improved access to postsecondary education and training to citizens of that part of the region as well as our newest site in Hyden in Leslie County-the Leslie County Center.
  • Kentucky Community and Technical College System comprises 16 colleges with over 65 campuses and other locations open or under construction. KCTCS colleges change lives by providing accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Thousands of prescription pills found in apartment (WYMT Mountain News)
    posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:44:57 am
    Thousands of pills, cash and several hand guns are confiscated from the apartment of a former college professor. Police say 57-year-old Paul A. Prosperino was selling prescription drugs from his Walnut Street apartment in Hazard.
  • KCTCS Launches Advocacy Website (PRWeb)
    posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:45:28 pm
    A new Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) advocacy website has been launched to encourage citizens, students, faculty, business leaders and policymakers to join the statewide advocacy campaign Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/KCTCS/Advocacy_Website/prweb3134064[[[SHIFTIN ...
  • Education Notes: Oct. 21 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
    posted on October 21, 2009 at 11:59:08 am
    Awards/Recognition â–  Tyler Barnes, 18, of Lee County recently earned his Eagle Scout Award,
  • Attorney General promotes cyber safety (WYMT Mountain News)
    posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:05:00 am
    Cyber crime and online predators are growing concerns, especially for parents. Hazard Community and Technical College hosted a cyber safety course to help educate parents about safeguarding their children.
  • KCTCS launches grassroots campaign (WYMT Mountain News)
    posted on October 6, 2009 at 03:35:00 am
    The Kentucky Community and Technical College system (KCTCS) launches a statewide grassroots campaign. The initiative, designed to promote education and today's economy, kicked off in Perry County earlier today.

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