Application Instructions: Military to RN Pathway Sequence AA Degree

Interested students must be enrolled as an HCC student prior to submitting a supplemental application to the program:

• If not a current HCC student, or applicant has not taken a course at HCC within the past two years, apply for HCC General Admission.
• If transferring credit to HCC, request official transcripts be submitted from each prior academic institution. Electronic requests should be sent to the HCC email, transeval@howardcc.edu.
• If transferring credit to HCC, submit Transcript Evaluation Request Form.

Interested students must meet eligibility requirements:

• The applicant must be separated from the military no more than five years.
• The applicant must submit an official copy of their DD214 stating MOS or Rate for Corpsman or Medic.
• The applicant must complete the HESI (A2) Clinical Nursing Admission Assessment with a score of 70 or higher by May 1. Scores are valid for two years.
• English, math, and science courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher by the end of the Spring term.
• The applicant must have an overall HCC GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• The applicant must select either the day or evening/weekend option for the program.

For final submission of the online application, the following will be required:

• A one-time $25 supplemental application fee, payable by credit card. The fee is waived for active military, active military spouses and veterans with appropriate documentation--DD214 or PCS orders. A promo code will be provided to eligible applicants when applying.
• Two documents for proof of residency – Howard County applicants only. 

• All items MUST have applicant’s full name and address matching what applicant provides in the supplemental application and has on file with the college.  Documents with spouse’s or parent’s name will not be considered valid.
• All applicants must reside in Howard County for a minimum of 90 days prior to the application deadline to receive Howard County priority in the lottery.
• Suggested documents:
  • Valid MD driver’s license
  • MVA issued change of address
  • Valid MD issued ID
  • MD voter’s registration card
  • Rental agreement/deed/lease/mortgage statement
  • Utility bill: gas, electric, phone, cable, water
  • Howard County tax bill from current year
  • MD or Federal income tax return from the most current year
  • MD or Federal withholding form from the most current year
  • Pay stub
• A copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license or state ID
• A copy of the applicant’s DD214.

• All correspondence will be sent to your HCC email account.
• Please check this account on a regular basis as it will be the official form of communication, including receipt of application, notification of missing documents and admissions decision.
• Applicants who need assistance accessing their HCC email account can contact the Technology Service Center at this link or by calling (443) 518-4444.

• It is the student’s responsibility to know whether they are eligible for licensure.
• If admitted to the clinical program, a drug screening and criminal background check will be required prior to enrollment in any nursing and allied health clinical course in order to ensure the safety of patients in the clinical setting.
• Students who do not comply with the drug screening and criminal background check are ineligible for placement in clinical agencies and are not able to progress in the clinical program.
• If a student has a criminal background, it is the students’ responsibility to explore whether the background will prohibit them from being licensed and employed in the health care industry. HCC faculty and staff are not able to provide legal advice. If you have any questions about your background, you may wish to discuss this matter with legal counsel.
• Please note, as of 6/17/2021 ALL students who accept a clinical seat will be required to show proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccine prior to beginning their clinical semester.
• Please note, ALL students who accept a clinical seat will be required to show proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccine and health insurance prior to beginning their clinical semester.