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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities make your education at Houston City College even more affordable, so you pay less — or nothing at all.
Financial aid is available to help eligible part-time and full-time students pay for college. It can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans and Work-Study. Since HCC is multiple start dates, we accept financial aid applications throughout the year.
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Types of Financial Aid
The amounts and types of financial aid you receive are determined through federal, state and institutional guidelines. Most federal financial aid is based on financial need.
Are awarded through federal, state and institutional sources and are generally based on financial need. Grants are "gift" assistance and do not need to be repaid.
Are provided through the HCC Foundation, corporations, private donors and the college. Scholarships are "gift" assistance and do not need to be repaid.
Student employment is offered through the college. Student employees work on or off-campus and are paid an hourly rate for work performed.
Are offered at low-interest rates and can be repaid over an extended period of time, generally after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits).
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Paying for college can be confusing. Contact us, and we'll walk you through all the steps and answer any questions you may have.
Financial Aid
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