Newsletter from Trustee Robert Glaser	District V

Dear Neighbors,

Houston Community College is ready to provide the best in academic and workforce training for students starting or continuing their education.

It is our mission, as an open-admission, public institution, to offer affordable, high-quality
education that provides a pathway for academic advancement and careers in an increasingly global and technological society.

We are proud of how our campuses are equipped with state-of- the art classrooms and labs that allow in-person learning with faculty and staff who care about each student. We also have a team of experts ready to assist students – who may think college is unaffordable – with the tools to apply for and receive financial aid.
Technology support is also available
We at HCC are committed to ‘meeting you where you are’ on your education pathway- not only offering opportunities in education and training but assisting you with accessing the additional resources necessary for you to be successful in
continuing on your path. HCC supports students with obtaining computers and internet access, including Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout from the HCC Library. Discounts are available on the purchase of computers from leading manufacturers. The college also offers free use of software from leading companies such
as Microsoft and Adobe. HCC campuses and outdoor venues,
including college parking lots, are also equipped for wireless access to make studying more flexible and convenient.

So, why not take advantage of the more than 300 programs HCC offers or recommend HCC to students you may know? There are more ways to learn now than ever before – and enrolling is easy by visiting hccs.edu/fall2022. You can also call 713.718.2000 or email us at student.info@hccs.edu to get started. Our Board of Trustees is committed to the success of HCC, and the faculty and staff at HCC are committed to your success.

See you soon at Houston Community College!

Respectfully,

Robert Glaser
HCC Board of Trustees District V

from HCC

Fall 2022
View online:
hccs.edu/trustees

Dual-credit classes help high school students get a jump on college
It’s a deal almost too good to be true.

Houston Community College provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school degrees by attending HCC while still in high school.

college plans. Classes are taught by educators who mirror the profile of traditional college instructors.
For more details, visit hccs.edu/dual-credit

Important enrollment/registration dates
Students can earn an associate’s degree at the same time they graduate from high
school. Our dual-credit pathways with area school districts provide workforce credits and academic core classes with credits that can be transferred to four-year colleges or universities.

The dual-credit program also offers homeschooled students and those attending public/private and charter high schools the chance to get a head start on their four-year

Scholarships and financial aid make college possible
for majority of students
for fall and spring semesters
Fall 2022 registration is in full swing as students prepare for classes that begin Aug. 22. Registration for the remaining fall sessions ends the first week of November.

Students are advised to apply early and submit required documents for spring classes that start Jan. 17, 2023. There’s also a special mini-session that runs between the fall and spring semesters, with classes starting Dec. 12.

Registration for the spring semester kicks off the last week of October. The course schedule includes both in-person and online classes.

“Now’s a good time to fill out an application and apply for financial aid,” said HCC Registrar Mary Lemburg.
“It’ll be seamless if students send it in and allow a little time to process.”

Admissions and pathway advisors are ready to help guide students through the enrollment process with career assessments and advice on choosing a major. Help is available at every campus.
For more details and help, visit
hccs.edu/virtuallobby

In addition to federal and state aid, scholarships are a great way to help with the cost of your education.

Searching for scholarships can be stressful if you don’t know where to look or how to search. To make the process easier for you, the HCC Financial Aid Office lists monthly scholarships for which you may qualify.
The scholarships include:

PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship – and professional mentoring program to support Black and Hispanic community college students.

FormSwift Scholarship – for driven, up- and-coming entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to building a better world through their business ideas.
For more information, visit hccs.edu/finaid

HCC Fall Registration Fairs planned for August 2022

Students who want to get a head start on their education journey are invited to take part in two Fall Registration Fairs on Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. The Saturday events will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at HCC campuses districtwide.

Students will have the chance to meet with HCC staff to ensure the registration process is smooth and seamless. Specialists from Student Services, Financial Aid, Testing and other areas will be on hand to offer advice and answer questions.

“Our goal is providing a personalized onboarding experience for all students,” said Dr. Betty Fortune, interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Success.

“When they leave that day, they’ll have a degree plan in hand and the ability to
map their pathway to completion for their program of choice.”

The earlier students register, the better because there’s time to speak to advisors, confirm their financial aid status and choose and enroll in classes at the times and places needed.