Prospective students have a wide variety of background questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions are outlined.

 
GENERAL INFORMATION
■ What is health information administration (HIA) and an RHIA?
■ How do I become a Health Information Administrator?
■ Why should I attend MCG?
■ Do you  offer your programs online?
■ What GPA do I need in order to be considered for acceptance?
■ When is the application deadline?
■ When can I start the program?
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How do I register for classes?
■ What mandatory fees can I expect to pay?
■ If I am accepted for your program online, how often would I be required to come to the Augusta campus?
■ I have an Associate's degree in Health Information Technology–can I apply immediately?
■ What courses will I take in the HIA program?
■ What kinds of prerequisites am I required to take?
■ I would like to apply but haven't finished my prerequisites yet. What should I do?
■ What is the average class size?
■ What is the average class size?
■ Is financial aid available?
■ I can't afford to quit work to attend school—would I be able to continue working while enrolled in the program?
■ I have a Master's degree but not a Bachelor's degree. Do I qualify for the Certificate program?
■ I am attending a technical college–would my credits transfer to MCG?
■ How are professional practicums handled?
■ Are online students required to have all the immunizations listed for on-campus students?
■ How do online students obtain an ID badge?
■ Are online students required to pay for parking?
■ What are the hardware and software requirements for the HIA program?
■ What kinds of jobs do graduates get after completing the program?
■ What about the job market?
■ Is there a difference, from an employer's perspective, between the bachelor's degree and the post-baccalaureate certificate?
■ What is the salary range?
■ What is my next step?
■ How may I ask a question that is not in the listing above?
■ I am excited about starting this program and would like to start as soon as possible. Can I start in the spring or summer?
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I will be completing my HIT degree soon and I would like to transfer my HIT credits to start MCG's Bachelor of Science in HIA program. Is that possible?

 
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