Military, Veterans and Their DependentsHoward Community College welcomes the opportunity to assist active-duty military personnel and their families, members of the Maryland National Guard, reservists, and veterans in achieving their academic goals. HCC is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The college also serves participants in the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program. Students should contact the Office of Admissions and Advising to update their military status as necessary.
Active Duty Military
The application fee is waived for active-duty military personnel. In accordance with Maryland law, active-duty military personnel residing in Maryland during their enlistment are entitled to in-state tuition, regardless of their legal residence. Those residing in Howard County during their enlistment are entitled to in-county tuition.
Deployed Military — Active-Duty, Reservist, National Guard
Members of the military, including active-duty military, reservists, and national guardsmen, who receive orders to deploy during an academic term, are eligible to receive 100 percent tuition, fees, and book refunds or petition for an incomplete grade. The following steps are required in either case:
- If time permits, discuss your options with an advisor in the Office of Admissions and Advising.
- Complete the Request to Change Enrollment Status Due to Emergency Government Service form. Please note: There are two different versions of this form—one for students receiving financial aid and one for students who are not receiving financial aid.
- Attach a copy of your military orders or a letter from your commanding officer.
- Submit the above to the Office of Records and Registration.
- Complete the additional procedures, as described on the form, for dropping classes, receiving a book refund, or petitioning for an incomplete grade.
Family of Active-Duty Military
In accordance with Maryland law, the dependent family members of active-duty military personnel residing in Maryland are entitled to in-state tuition, regardless of their legal residence. Those residing in Howard County are entitled to in-county tuition.
Veterans
Former military personnel and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans are able to obtain assistance in applying for veterans' benefits, educational and occupational counseling, job referral, tutorial services and academic advising. A Veterans Deferred Payment Plan is also available.
A student planning to apply for benefits should contact the Office of Records and Registration as soon as the student has enrolled in the college or registered for classes. Tuition and fees are paid by the student and not by the Veterans Administration. However, veterans may take advantage of the 
Veterans Deferred Payment Plan.
Learn more about how to apply for your veterans benefits.
National Guard
Active members of the Maryland National Guard are entitled to tuition discounts for credit courses based on their legal residency as follows:
- Howard County Residents: 50 percent tuition discount based on the in-county rate
- Maryland residents: 25 percent tuition discount based on the in-state/out-of-county rate
- Out-of-state residents: 25 percent tuition discount based on the out-of-state rate:
Verification of active-duty status and residency is required. Guardsmen should consult with their commanding officers or HCC's Office of Admissions and Advising for additional information.
Credit for Military ExperienceCredit may be granted for military education and training programs. Credit is granted based upon:- Learning program
- American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations
- articulation agreements with individual military branches and organizations
To request a transcript evaluation:
Contact us!
For information about enrollment and transcript evaluation:
Office of Admissions and Advising
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
adm-adv@howardcc.edu
Phone: 410-772-4856
TDD: 410-772-4023
For information about Veterans' Benefits:
Office of Records and Registration
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
veteransaffairs@howardcc.edu
Phone: 410-772-4514
Fax: 410-772-4426
TDD: 410-772-4023
