Checklist for Students Requesting Services
Step 1
Complete an Accessibility Service Request Form
Step 2
Gather the appropriate documentation (choose A or B).
(A) For students who received services in high school, the following documents should be submitted:
- Most recent Individualized Educational Plan–not more than five (5) years old
- Most recent Psychological Evaluation–not more than five (5) years old
- Most recent Educational Evaluation–not more than five (5) years old
(B) An official letter from a qualified physician, psychologist, nurse or social worker who treats you for your specific disability; must be submitted on official letterhead. :
Students with more than one type of disability should submit a letter for each specific disability.
Every letter should specify the following:
- Diagnosis
- Substantiation of the Disability–tests that were performed/evaluations
- Recommendation for Accommodations–outlines the kind of accommodation(s) needed based on the type of disability
Documentation should be submitted to Accessibility Services prior to taking the College Placement Test.
Step 3
Once you have all of the documents listed above, schedule an appointment with the Accessibility Services Coordinator. The AS Coordinator can be reached at 201-360-4157 or dss@hccc.edu. During the meeting, the Accessiblity Services staff will discuss the accommodations that you are eligible for based on the documentation that you provide.