Scholarship Application
Frequently Asked Questions

New questions are added weekly!

1. I don't see the scholarship application!
2. I’m submitting this application in the middle of a semester. Which transcript should I send?
3. I am currently in my first semester of college, so I do not have a college transcript to send in. What should I do?
4. I did not finish high school but have passed the GED and am now entering college. Which transcript do I send?
5. Where should I send my transcript?
6. How will I know that my application is complete?
7. I am an undocumented student, so I cannot complete the FAFSA online or receive federal financial aid. Can I still get a scholarship?
8. I am an international student on an F1 visa. Can I receive a scholarship from the HCC Foundation?
9. How important is the essay? I am not a good writer.
10. I’m having technical difficulties with the scholarship application.
11. How many credit hours do I have to be taking to receive a scholarship?
12. My grade point average is not very good. Can I still get a scholarship?
13. Why are there so many different questions on the application?
14. When will I find out whether I have received a scholarship?
15. Where does the money for scholarships come from?
16. I'm a current HCC student.  Do I need to send my official transcripts or can I send transcripts printed from my HCC student account?
17. I've moved since I've applied.  What do I do?
18. I filled out the application last year. Do I need to do it again?
19. I want to make a change to my application, but I can't access it. What do I do?

1. I don't see the scholarship application!
   To access the scholarship application, you must register/login to this website.  The register/login button is in the top right corner of this website.  Once you register/login, you will see the button for the scholarship application on your screen.  If you do not, please contact webmaster@hccsfoundation.org.
2. I’m submitting this application in the middle of a semester. Which transcript should I send?
   Send a transcript from your most recent semester completed. Please make sure your name is clearly visible and matches the name used on your online application.
3. I am currently in my first semester of college, so I do not have a college transcript to send in. What should I do?
   Please send your final high school transcript.
4. I did not finish high school but have passed the GED and am now entering college. Which transcript do I send?
   Please send the last version of your high school transcript. The fact that you have passed the GED exam will be taken into consideration.
5. Where should I send my transcript?
   Scholarship Specialist, HCC Foundation, 3100 Main, Suite 12B12 (MC1148), Houston, Texas  77002.
6. How will I know that my application is complete?
   If you have submitted the online application, uploaded an essay, and sent in your transcript, then your application should be complete. You can log in to the HCC Foundation website at any time to see the status of your application.
7. I am an undocumented student, so I cannot complete the FAFSA online or receive federal financial aid. Can I still get a scholarship?
   You may still be able to receive financial aid from the State of Texas. Please visit the financial aid office at your local HCC campus. The financial aid officer there can help you complete the application. The HCC Foundation has scholarships designed to help undocumented students attend college, and we encourage you to apply.
8. I am an international student on an F1 Visa. Can I receive a scholarship from the HCC Foundation?
   International students are eligible for a few HCC Foundation scholarships, such as the Society of Iranian American Women for Education Scholarship for F-1 Students, Computer Science Technology Scholarship, the Southwest Intensive English Program Endowed Scholarship, and the Northeast College Scholarship.
9. How important is the essay? I am not a good writer.
   The essay is an important part of your scholarship application because it is the best way for the scholarship judges to get to know you. Good writing is helpful, but you can make up for some writing challenges by crafting a thorough essay and carefully revising it before you submit it. View Tips for Writing a Strong Essay.
10. I’m having technical difficulties with the scholarship application.
    Please call 713-718-8488 or e-mail webmaster@hccsfoundation.org.
11. How many credit hours do I have to take to receive a scholarship?
    You must be taking a minimum of six credit hours to receive a scholarship. Some scholarships require that you take a full load (12 credit hours or more). 
12. My grade point average is not very good. Can I still get a scholarship?
    Yes. Some HCC Foundation scholarships require a high GPA, but many require only a 2.0 or better.
13. Why are there so many different questions on the application?
    The HCC Foundation offers many different scholarships. The questions are designed to allow us to consider you for every scholarship for which you may be eligible. That’s why it’s important that you fully complete the application.
14. When will I find out whether I have received a scholarship?
    Scholarship award letters will be sent out during the summer before classes start in August.
15. Where does the money for scholarships come from?
    HCC Foundation scholarships are paid for by individuals, companies, or organizations that care deeply about helping students such as yourself go to college. The money does not come from the government.
16. I'm a current HCC student.  Do I need to send my official transcripts or can I send transcripts printed from my HCC student account?
    The HCC Foundation will accept copies of transcripts or transcripts printed from a student's HCC account.  If you have questions about what you are sending, email scholarships@hccsfoundation.org.
17. I've moved since I've applied.  What do I do?
    Please keep the HCC Foundation informed of your current address by logging on and updating your profile information.  By doing so, you will ensure that we have the correct mailing address to send your award agreement if you receive a scholarship.  Without it, we will not be able to contact you!
18. I completed the application last year. Do I need to do it again?
    Yes. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete a new application every year.
19. I want to make a change to my application, but I can't access it. What do I do?
    After you submit your application, no changes will be allowed. Our system does not allow students to save a partially finished application or to make changes to a submitted application.