Giving to Houston Community College

HCC Scholarships Help Houston and the People Who Live Here

An HCC education has a profound and direct impact on both the city of Houston and its citizens. At one-fifth the cost of Texas universities, HCC makes higher education a reality for tens of thousands of Houston-area residents every year.

But even HCC's modest tuition and fees can present obstacles for some people. Two-thirds of our credit students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Open enrollment gives them a chance to improve their skills and knowledge - but only if they can afford it.

Your contributions will help Houston students gain access to higher education and complete their degree or certificate.

Every Gift Makes a Real Difference

• College graduates with an associate degree will earn an average of $510,000 more over their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma.
• Each taxpayer dollar invested in a community college yields $3 in benefits in regional economic development.
• HCC returns over $1 billion to the local economy each year through the earnings of former students, faculty, and staff.

Gifts of Any Size Go a Long Way at HCC

• Tuition and fees at HCC are 20% of the cost of those at Texas's public universities.
• $1400 will pay a semester of tuition and fees for a full-time.
• $280 will cover the cost of a single course.
• $130 will help buy textbooks for a student studying anything from calculus to cardiovascular technology.
• Other amounts may help a professor to start a creative program to enhance student learning.

To give to the HCC Foundation, please visit our Donate Now page.