The parent/legal guardian is responsible for the following criteria and will submit the information on their online application.

• Section 1: Student Information
  • First Name, Middle Name, Last Name
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Address, City, State, Zip Code
• Section 2: Demographics
  • Is the Student Hispanic or Latino?
  • Student's Race (More than one race category may be reported for the student.)
    • American Indian or Alaska Native - A person having origins in any of the original people of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.
    • Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    • Black or African American - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
    • White - A person having origins of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.
• Section 3: Current School
  • School’s Name
  • Counselor's Name and Email
• Section 5: Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Information
• Section 6: Sibling(s) Currently Attending HCST
  • Do you have any siblings who are CURRENTLY ATTENDING Academy of Career and Technical Education, Academy of Technology and Design, County Prep High School, or High Tech High School?
• Section 7: Parent/Legal Guardian Questions
  • Why are you considering Hudson County Schools of Technology as the appropriate learning environment for your child? Include details about your child’s personality and learning styles.
  • Please describe any particular circumstances that have affected your child’s school experience (for example, specific learning strengths and/or difficulties).
• Section 11: Electronic Signature

School Fees

• HCST has a Notice of Intent fee of $600.00 for all newly accepted incoming high school students.  The Notice of Intent Payment must be paid before the Parent/Guardian orientation. These non-refundable fees will be allocated in the following manner:
  • Scholarship Fund $50
  • Student Activity Account $25
  • Testing Fees $125
  • Chromebook (Upon receipt of Chromebook, this fee is nonrefundable.) $400
  • Total $600
• A $250 school fee will be due during the student's sophomore, junior, and senior years.

The student's guidance counselor is responsible for the following criteria and will submit the information on their counselor dashboard.

• Overall recommendation for the student's social/emotional development based on:
  • Emotional Maturity
  • Shows Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Respects Others and Property
  • Fulfills Responsibilities
  • Listens and Follows Directions
  • Positive Social Interactions
• NJSmart Information (if applicable)
• Student's Attendance Information
• 8th Grade First Marking Period Report Card
• Transcript (Grades 6-7)
• Standardized Test Scores
  • Examples:
    • NJSLA
    • TerraNova
    • Iowa
    • PSAT 8/9