Highland Community College

Highland Community College (HCC) is located in Freeport, Illinois. This public community college was originally established in 1962. It is a school that serves over 6,000 students and has everything that students in the area need to get a great education. HCC has a 140-acre campus that has seven buildings on it that are mostly used for classes. This school even has a sports complex that also operates as the local YMCA. Students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours worth of classes are able to receive a free membership to this facility every semester. Students will be able to pursue many great associate’s degree programs and also several certificate programs.

The nursing program at HCC has proven to be an exceptionally popular option over the years. Students will be able to enjoy a truly excellent program that offers them every advantage. Nursing students will receive great training at this school. This program will allow nurses to stop after one year to earn their practical nursing certificates or they can complete the two-year program to earn their associate's degrees in nursing to become RNs. The school has an exceptionally high success rate for nurses who are taking the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Another aspect that helps this school to stand out is that they offer night courses. It makes things as convenient as possible for HCC students who have other responsibilities during the day.