Flexible classes, affordable tuition, and degrees built for people with jobs, families, and full lives. That's what you'll find at NHCC. 

Take Classes on Your Terms 

Whether you're working full-time, raising kids, or doing both, NHCC works around your schedule, not the other way around. 

  • 💻 Online: Fully online courses and programs, so you can learn from anywhere, on your time.
  • 🌙 Evening classes: designed for people who work 9 to 5.
  • 📅 Part-time options: More than half of NHCC students take classes part-time. 
  • 🔀 Hybrid classes: Mix in-person and online to get the best of both worlds. 
You can also start small. Many students begin with a single course to see how it fits.
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Online Programs

Choose from 11 fully online degrees and 19 certificate programs. 

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Business Evening Program

Earn a Business Transfer Pathway AS degree with in-person evening courses. 

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Fall Semester Classes

Review the full fall semester 2026 class list. 

Pay Less for the Same Credits

NHCC credits cost less than what you'd pay at a four-year university. 

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That's up to $38,000 less per year in savings for the same college credits.

Here's How to Make it Even More Affordable

  • Federal Pell Grant: Need-based federal grant that doesn't need to be repaid. 
  • Minnesota State Grant: Additional grant funding for Minnesota residents with financial need, on top of the Pell Grant.
  • North Star Promise: Free tuition for eligible Minnesota residents. If your family income qualifies, this could cover your entire tuition.
  • NHCC Foundation Scholarships: Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 for full-time, part-time, and returning students.

You Really Need to Know This

Over half of NHCC students receive grants. 

  • The average grant aid for NHCC students is $4,367
  • You can find out if you're eligible for grants by completing the FAFSA application 
  • When you complete the FAFSA, you'll also find out if you're eligible for free tuition through the North Star Promise 

 

Your Next Step is Easier Than You Think

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Getting Started FAQs

About 40% of new students are undecided when they start college, and most students change their major. 

The easiest way to get started is to apply to NHCC and select Liberal Arts AA as your major. 

Why Liberal Arts? Because you need to select a major option if you want to apply for financial aid, and Liberal Arts allows you to explore your interests before changing your major. 

You'll talk with an academic advisor when your register for classes, and they'll talk through options with you. 

In the meantime, visit the Undecided Students page to learn more. 

After you apply, you can send us your transcripts to transfer in your existing credits. 

Visit the Transferring Into NHCC page to learn how. 

Yes! We have a lot students who are balancing parenting with being a student. 

Visit the Parenting Students Resources page to learn more. 

If you attended NHCC previously, you're considered a returning student. 

Visit the Returning Students page to find out how to get started. 

Yes! This is one of the best reasons to start at a community college. You can save thousands on tuition by starting at NHCC and then transferring to a university to complete your bachelor's degree. 

Here's what you need to know about this: 

  • It's important to plan your transfer with your academic advisor. 
  • You'll want to enroll in an AA or AS degree program. 
  • If start at NHCC and transfer, you can earn your associate degree when you're halfway to your bachelor's degree.
  • Visit the How to Save Money on Your Bachelor's Degree page to learn more. 

After you apply, you'll receive an email inviting you to access your admissions checklist. 

Your checklist will walk you through your next steps. 

Visit the apply page if you want to review those steps. 

Questions?

We actually like talking with people who are thinking about college. Give us call or email us. 

Connect with Admissions

Educational Services Building
7411 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
763-424-0724
admission@nhcc.edu
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Admissions Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Services
Sunday: Closed

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