Hopeworks College Bound (HCB)

What is HCB?  Hopeworks College Bound (HCB) helps youth to gain the necessary educational experience to enroll in college.  Specifically, HCB is designed for any youth who have have a desire to enroll in college. HCB works with youth to prepare  them for the Placement test at Camden County College so that youth can enroll in Camden County College under the Ability to Benefit Program.

Why HCB?   The Ability to Benefit program is a Federal program that allows youth over the age of 18, who test at level 2 of the Placement Test, to qualify for financial aid in the form of a grant for their first 30 course hours.  Youth who successfully qualify for this program are able to enter college.  Once in college, youth have the opportunity to take any developmental classes that they need.  Upon completing 10 college classes, youth then qualify to take the High School Proficiency Assessment and to earn their high school degree. Thus, while working toward an Associates Degree, youth are able to earn their high school degree. 

How does HCB work?  HCB has the following three stages:                   

• The Hopeworks Experience
  
• Acceptance to College
  
• College Experience