Annette Lott
Enrollment Services Officer
SJAC room 210b
713.718.6111
central.recruitment@hccs.edu

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HCCS has an open door admissions policy, which means it accepts all applicants with ability to benefit from its programs. Admission to HCCS does not guarantee admission to all programs. Based upon their assessment results and program objectives, students may be admitted conditionally, required to take developmental courses, and/or restricted from certain programs and courses. In addition, special admissions requirements have been established for programs which require that students possess previously learned skills and aptitudes.

Steps to Becoming an HCC Student

1. Submit Online Admissions Application if new student at www.hccs.edu.
If returning student after one year or more, you must stop by an Admissions Center to update your application

2. Submit Financial Aid Application www.fafsa.ed.gov

3. Submit Student Aid Report (SAR) to FA office.

4. Determine Residency

5. Get Term-activated

6. Attend a College orientation.

7. Take appropriate assessment if necessary. (Fee may be required.)

8. Transfer/transient students are required to bring official transcript(s) /including TSI verification.

9. Meet with a Counselor/ Student Services Associate for advisement and explanation of test result and/or “College Ready”.

10. Attend financial aid orientation. (Only for new students)

11. Sign and pick-up award letter.

12. Register courses online www.hccs.edu

13. Apply for the Installment Plan. (if applicable)

14. Pay Tuition/Fees.

15. Pickup parking sticker & College map at Campus Police, East Wing.

16. Buy Books at the College Bookstore, East Wing.

CheckList for Admissions/Registration

Applicants should be prepared to complete the following steps:

1. Submit an application for admission electronically over the web if necessary - Online Application for Admissions.
2. Social security number (HCC will assign a number if student does not have one)Visa/Permanent Resident Information.
3. Texas Driver’s License or Texas I.D. card.Social security number of parent/guardian (if you are basing your residency upon your parent/guardian)
4. TSI scoresSAT, ACT, and/or TAKS scores and Test Dates (remember some scores are not valid after a period of time)
5. Dates of High School and College attendance.
6. Provide official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges and/or universities.
7. Participate in a College orientation if necessary
8. Take a TSI test if necessary.