Halifax Community College
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Halifax Community College is a public, two-year educational institution with an open-door admissions policy. The purpose of the College is to improve the quality of life and the educational and economic base of the service area. The College prepares adults for the workforce through certificate, diploma and associate degree programs as well as life-long learning opportunities. The College strives to meet the needs of the student population, business community, area industries, and public agencies by providing low-cost, geographically accessible education at convenient times. ...
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Halifax County, NC | - |
| 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 | 739 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 662 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,401 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 62% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,883 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 31% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,119 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $695 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,289 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Halifax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- State gives back money it took (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:11:32 pm
WELDON — The Halifax Community College board of trustees received some good news at their Tuesday meeting - Itâs all in the hair for these HCC students (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:23:44 pm
WELDON — Kenisha Conyers, of Enfield, said she has been doing hair all of her life. - NC MOM needs help with dental work (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 04:25:34 pm
WELDON — Volunteers are needed when the North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NC MOM) mobile dental clinic comes to The Centre at Halifax Community College in February. - College âfindsâ 50 acres of land for growth (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:56:04 pm
WELDON — Halifax Community College Board of Trustee members learned some good news at their meeting Tuesday morning — there are 50 undeveloped acres on the college’s property. - Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 01:25:25 am
Jacqueline HoughThe Daily Herald Staff Writer
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