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Application Process

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College accepts applications year-round and admits students on a rolling basis. All students applying are encouraged to contact a representative from the Admissions Office to ensure accurate completion of the application and appropriate goals are established.

  • If you are a high school graduate, earned your GED®, or are currently a senior looking to further your education after graduation, complete a College Application.
  • As a Penn Highlands student, tuition will be determined by the legal/home/permanent address. You may be required to verify residency.
  • Submit an official copy of your final high school transcript or GED®. Please note: Students who apply during their senior year of high school must also provide an official copy of their final transcript following graduation.
  • An acceptance letter will be mailed to the student. An important email will also be sent to the student with myPEAK account information and activation instructions along with information about next steps. BE SURE TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT.
  • After you have applied, be sure to review and complete every step of the application process.

For students who previously attended Pennsylvania Highlands, but have not completed coursework for two consecutive semesters, must apply for re-admission to the College.

Get started…

  1. Complete a College Application based on your educational goals. The application can be completed online or in person.
  2. Verify your residence. As a Penn Highlands student, tuition will be determined by the legal/home/permanent address. Students must provide proof of residency so that an appropriate tuition rate may be applied.
  3. A welcome letter or acceptance letter will be mailed to the student. An email will also be sent to the student with myPEAK account information and activation instructions that will enable the student to register for classes online. BE SURE TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT.
  4. After you have applied, be sure to review and complete every step of the application process.
  • Guidelines/Criteria for Review of High School Completion Providers

    High School Completion Providers who are not already on the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College approved provider list for the purpose of financial aid eligibility will be reviewed by the Admissions Office for validity utilizing the following guidelines/criteria:

    1. Determine if any court judgments, administrative orders, or complaints have been filed against the provider by a state/federal government agency or consumer protection agency.
      1. All schools and educational providers with any judgment or adverse judicial finding based on fraudulent or insufficient accreditation shall be placed on the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ineligibility list for financial aid.  New and current students identified with such high school completion providers shall be ineligible for future disbursements of financial aid effective immediately unless qualified under other eligibility criteria.
    1. Determine the validity of home school accreditation.
      1. Providers found to be accredited by an appropriate agency as confirmed by the Admissions Office will be acted upon as valid.
      2. If the Admissions Office is unable to confirm the validity of the accreditation, the provider will be considered invalid.

    Action Taken Upon Determination of Validity

    If a provider is deemed valid for the purpose of financial aid eligibility, the provider will be added to the approved provider list for Penn Highlands approved provider list. If a provider is deemed invalid for the purpose of financial aid eligibility, the provider will be added to the invalid provider list for Penn Highlands invalid provider list.

    Student Notification

    If a student’s high school completion provider is identified as invalid, the student will be informed in writing that although they have been admitted, the high school completion provider is invalid for financial aid purposes. If seeking financial aid, the student will be provided with information about other available options (i.e. GED).