Paying Bills, Cell Phone, Internet
HCC Resources
- HCC Emergency Help
- HCC Financial Coaches connect you with on-campus and community resources that will help you push through financial emergencies; make refunds last longer, and start making steps toward financial security.
- HCC Scholarships
Electricity, Gas & Utilities
- Texas Covid-19 Electricity Relief Program
- Electricity & Gas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Electricity & Gas Utility Assistance (Baker Ripley Program)
- Harris County Assistance Program: Other Utility Help
- Katy Christian Ministries
- Rental, Utilities, Childcare & Transportation Expenses (Raise Up Families)
- Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance Program for Fort Bend County-Covid 19 (June-Nov 2020)
Other Resources:
- Call United Way's 211 or Search Online for Additional Resources
- When searching United Way, use keywords like "electric", "gas", "water", "payment"
- Guide to How Utility Assistance Works in Houston by HoustonCaseManagers.com
Cell Phone & Low-Cost Internet
- Free Cell Phone Service & Phone (Lifeline)
- Low-Cost Home Internet
- $5 or $10/month AT&T Home Internet
- $10/month Comcast Essential Internet
- Wifi
- Free WiFi Hotspots
- Open Wifi Hotspots
- HCC Mobile Internet (Available June 15-July 14)
Disclaimer:
The information provided by external resources - including third-party websites - is designed to provide helpful information on topics and community resources. HCC does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content, use, or availability of resources provided by external websites or agencies. HCC makes no representations as to the eligibility of any particular student to receive any benefit or the effects – such as those impacting immigration status – that accepting a resource may have on a student. Students in populations that may have specific additional needs are encouraged to seek advice from a relevant professional or reputable resources, such as immigration counsel or a qualified website.