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Paying for College

With low tuition costs and generous scholarships and aid, Houston City College is one of the most affordable places to take classes and earn a degree.

Save Money at HCC

Low-Cost Tuition

$84

Affordable cost per credit hour for in-district students — which is 75% less expensive than public four-year Texas universities.

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Accessible Financial Aid

73%

A majority of HCC students receive Pell grants to help pay for school.

How To apply for Financial Aid

Free & Inexpensive Textbooks

No cost or inexpensive textbooks used in many of our classes — and if your class doesn't use free textbooks, then you won't pay more than $40 for your materials.

Cost to Attend

Calculate Your Cost

How much will it cost to attend HCC? Use our tuition calculator to figure out what your cost per semester could be (before financial aid and scholarships).

Tuition Calculator

Apply for Aid

Filling out the FAFSA is the only way to qualify for financial aid like grants, on-campus work-study, and low-cost loans.

How to Complete the FAFSA

More Than Affordable—It’s Transformational

I never thought that a community college could offer a university education for a fraction of the price. HCC gave me the tools and opportunities necessary to find my path, but it also proved to me that I can achieve financial success in any field I want.

Caio Àrâgón

Filmmaking & Photography Alum

More Money-Saving Resources

Financial & Food Resources

HCC students can take advantage of our on-campus food pantries, scholarships for financial emergencies, and more.

Military & Veteran Benefits

HCC is a military-friendly college, which means you can use your military education benefits to earn your degree or take continuing education courses.

Employer/Agency Support

Some companies offer an educational benefit for their employees. Learn more about using your job benefits to pay for your HCC classes.