Presently, only general education courses may be offered online.
What if I need academic assistance or tutoring when taking an online class?
Although you may be taking an online class, you may secure study skills assistance or live tutoring on either Black Hawk College campuses during scheduled hours or you may access our online […]
Based on your needs, do you want to take online credit or non-college credit classes?
If you want to pursue a degree, you must take college credit classes, listed in the online schedule and described in the catalog. Black Hawk College, through its Outreach Center, […]
How can I make time in my life for an online class?
Taking an online class sounds easy. However, the work load is as much or more as a face-to-face class. To evaluate whether you have time in your present life to […]
Are my computer skills adequate for online learning?
It is NOT necessary to have a high level of computer proficiency, but you should have some computer experience navigating the Internet, using e-mail, and using a word-processing program. Reasonable […]
How long will it take to finish my degree?
The AA and AS degrees require 64 credit hours. The length of time it takes to complete the degree depends upon how many credit hours you plan to take each […]
What are the consequences of not repaying a student loan?
If you don’t make your student loan payment or make your payment late, your loan will be considered delinquent and may eventually go into default. If you default on your […]
When do I have to begin repaying my Federal Direct Student Loan?
Repayment begins 6 months after graduating, withdrawing, or dropping to less than 6 credit hours. Additional information is available through Federal Student Aid: Understanding Repayment and Federal Student Aid: How […]
What is a Loan Servicer?
A loan servicer is a company that handles the billing and other services on your federal student loan. The loan servicer will work with you on repayment plans and loan […]
What is Exit Counseling?
Loan borrowers are required to participate in Federal Loan Exit Counseling after graduating, withdrawing, or dropping to less than 6 credit hours, even if they intend transfer to another institution. […]