Texas Residency classification determined by student's principal residence based on Texas Education Code 54.075 and residence in HCC local taxing district.
A college-level course that can be applied toward a degree, certificate or other formal award and will transfer to a baccalaureate program. Courses include humanities, fine arts, social sciences, communication, teacher education mathematics and science.
A course designed primarily for students seeking skills, knowledge, and training leading to employment in a certain field, Courses include those in technical and specific occupational areas.
HCC Estimated Cost & Tuition Calculation
Fees calculated above include Tuition, General Fee, Technology Fee, Student Activity/Services Fee, and Recreation Fee.
Tuition and Fees Effective Fall 2013
Effective May 6, 2013
In-District
Tuition $31 per hour ($50 minimum)
General Fee $25.50 per hour
Technology Fee $9.90 per hour
Student Activity Fee $1.00 per hour
($12.00 maximum)
Total $67.40 per hour
Recreation Fee $6
Out-of-District
Tuition $31 per hour ($50 minimum)
Out-of-District Tuition $64 per hour
General Fee $25.50 per hour
General Fee Out-of District $8.00 per hour
Technology Fee $9.90 per hour
Student Activity Fee $1.00 per hour
($12.00 maximum)
Total $139.40 per hour
Recreation Fee $6
Out-of-State
Tuition $31 per hour ($50 minimum)
Out-of-State Tuition $64 per hour ($190 minimum)
General Fee $25.50 per hour
General Fee Out-of-State $24.50 per hour
Technology Fee $9.90 per hour
Student Activity Fee $1.00 per hour
($12.00 maximum)
Total $155.90 per hour
Recreation Fee $6
Laboratory fee and Distance Education fee are not included. Check course listing for additional fees in some cases.
Third Attempt Enrollment
"Students registering for a course three or more times will be assessed an additional fee"
Residents of the Houston Community College (Houston ISD, Stafford MSD, part of Missouri City, Alief and North Forest ISD) service area are considered in-district for fee purposes if they meet the basic residency requirements. Questions concerning residency requirements should be referred to the Campus Admissions Office or the Registrar.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change or reclassification at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
