Student Stories

People who have received scholarships while attending Houston Community College know firsthand how much a scholarship can help students complete their higher education.

Here are some of their stories:

View Story	My parents ingrained in me that education was something I needed to succeed. I just didn't know how I would pay for it. Sonia Barron, Accountant
View Story	That free year of college was very helpful. I'm making good money now, and I don't owe anybody anything. Rafael Granados, Automotive Technician
View Story	Even when I wasn't in school, I was a big advocate of education. I just felt it was out of my reach financially. Clarissa Durand-Rougely
View Story	The scholarships were really what kept me in school when I had exhausted all my own funds. Thankfully they always came at the right moment. Jesus Guardiola, Teacher
View Story	People don't realize the benefits you get from helping people and giving of yourself. This is the hardest job I've ever done, but it's very rewarding. Charles Wellington, Cardiovascular Nurse
View Story	I have found that when you step out in faith, people will help you along your path. I was highly honored to receive a scholarship that allowed me to work part time while attending school full time. Jennifer Beazley, Nursing Student
View Story	Getting a scholarship allowed me to concentrate on my education and finish my HCC degree in two years. I graduated with the highest honors and was able to get the GPA I wanted to transfer to U of H. Mona Meghani, University of Houston senior