Paying Bills, Cell Phone, Internet
HCC Resources
- HCC Emergency Help: Whatever the case may be, we have resources to help you not let a financial emergency take your attention away from school. Current students facing financial emergencies during the semester due to COVID-19 or other reasons are encouraged to apply for available emergency aid based on need eligibility requirements.
- 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: In addition to federal and state aid, scholarships are a great way to help with the cost of your education. We encourage you to learn about the different types of scholarships awarded by financial aid, the HCC Foundation, and outside groups.
- HCC Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to help eligible part-time and full-time students pay for college. It can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and Work-Study.
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
- Vouchers for Comcast from City of Houston (Over 65, Disabled, Age 16-24 Unemployed/Not in School, Child under 5 in the household) Expires Dec 20, 2020.
- Wifi
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.