Current Students

Student ID Smart Card

You can use your Student ID Smart Card for:

  • Access to the Student Computer Labs (required for signing in, printing, copying, etc.)
  • Access to the Library/IMC resources (required for use of materials, to check out materials, computer use and printing)
  • Making purchases in the Cafeteria, Bookstore, Vending Machines, and purchasing books at the Bookstore using Financial Aid funds
  • Referencing it for your Student ID Number for online services at HTC (registering and paying for courses, viewing grades, etc.)
  • A second form of picture identification
  • Discounts at various businesses-when you go somewhere, just ask if they offer a student discount!
  • Smart Card Procedures
    You will notice a gold “Smart Chip” on the front side of your card-this is your “Smart Card”.

  • Replacement fee: Lost or stolen smart cards should be reported to the Tuition Office immediately. There is a fee of $10.00 to replace the Smart Card
  • Method for depositing money on Smart Card:
  • 1. Reverse ATM machines will accept cash only. There are two reverse ATM machines on campus which are located near the Tuition Office and by the Cafeteria. The reverse ATM will allow students to deposit cash and view the balance of the Smart Card. The reverse ATM accepts $1’s, $5’s, $10’s, and $20’s.

    2. The Tuition Office will accept a minimum of $20.00 by credit card or check only. A $20.00 service charge for all checks returned for non-sufficient funds (NSF) or other reasons will be charged to the student’s account. A hold will also placed on their Smart Card, as well as their HTC account. The hold will be released upon payment of the NSF service charge and the amount of the check.

    3. Students may also place a check in the drop box to be applied to their Smart Card. The amount will be applied to their Smart Card within one business day.

  • Refunding the balance on the Smart Card: If there is a $5.00 or more balance on the Smart Card, a refund can be generated at the end of the school year (June) at the request of the student. The refund will be mailed by check or direct deposited into your account within fifteen calendar days
  • The owner of the Smart Card is required to be present at time of purchase.


    Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu

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