Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer students should fill out the FAFSA and follow the guidelines for state and federal financial aid as usual.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Penn Highlands offers sponsored tuition rates for Cambria county residents. Tuition and fee information can be found here: https://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/pay-for-college/tuition/

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Penn Highlands offers admissions to all students with a completed high school diploma or GED, including transfer students. Credits transfer in depending on program requirements, grades, courses taken, and accreditation of sending college/university.
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  All
• Percentage Accepted:
  100%
• Transfer Agreements:
  Penn Highlands currently has 259 specific transfer agreements with 34 individual colleges and universities. Agreements include program-to-program, 3+1, and general education core transfer. Contact our Admissions Office for more information.
• View Agreements:
  http://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/registration/transfer-opportunities/transfer-agreements/
• Degree Completion Programs:
  The Entrepreneurship, AAS degree program enables students to transfer credit from previous training, such as a CTC, apprenticeship, or industry certification toward the completion of an associate degree.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Penn Highlands awards credit for previously completed CTC programs, industry certifications, and job experience through our Credit for Life Experience process.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Penn Highlands awards credit for prior learning and work experience through our Credit for Life Experience process. Contact our Admissions Office to learn more.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  None.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts from high school and all colleges previously attended are required prior to admission.
• SAT Scores:
  While SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission, they can be used to help determine the correct placement into college level English and mathematics classes.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required.
• Essay:
  Not required.
• Application Fee:
  Not required.
• Interview:
  Not required.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Not required.
• Other Requirements:
  Placement testing may be required for students enrolling in math or English classes. Placement is determined by prior coursework, high school GPA, previous college work, or by placement exam. Our admissions team will help you navigate this processes.
• Apply Here:
  https://www.pennhighlands.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Grades of C or higher from accredited institutions will transfer when an equivalent course is required in the student's program of study.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Up to 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) may be met through transfer work. At least 1/2 (50%) of a student's program requirements (in credits) must be met as Pennsylvania Highlands Community College local credit.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Transfer of Credits Into Penn Highlands Policy.pdf
• Appeals Process Document:
  Transfer of Credits Into Penn Highlands Policy.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Number of Transferring:
  Unkown.
• Transfer Agreements:
  We have several transfer agreements with local universities including Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College and California University of Pennsylvania.
• View Transfer Agreements:
  http://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/registration/transfer-opportunities/transfer-out/
• Special Programs:
  Many transfer agreements are in place for Penn Highlands students including TAOC approved programs with PA State System of Higher Education universities, Nanotechnology through Penn State University and several technical programs with local CTCs.