Paying for College
At HCC, we believe no one should miss out on a college education because they think they can't afford it. That's why we offer the lowest tuition in the state and three ways to pay:
- Scholarships and Grants: funds that you don't have to repay
- Work-study: a program where you work (generally at the college) to earn money to help pay for
educational expenses.
- Loans: money that is lent to cover expenses, but MUST be repaid with interest. Keep in mind that you are responsible for repaying your student loans even if you don't graduate.
How do I sign up?
To receive financial aid, you'll need to start planning early and make sure all forms
are turned in on time.
To help you get started, we've broken the process into three easy steps:
The first step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, you'll hear it called FAFSA. The FAFSA must be completed each year.
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Now that you've applied for Federal Financial Aid through the FAFSA, it鈥檚 not required, but it鈥檚 always a good idea to apply for additional scholarships that are offered through HCC, the state, and other agencies, and that don't have to be repaid.
Let's make sure you haven't missed anything. For some students additional paperwork is needed. It鈥檚 important to and check your To-Do List to make sure you've got everything taken care of.