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Financial Aid Announcements

24-25 FAFSA Release Date in December 2023

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has not publicized an official release date of the 24-25 FAFSA application, but it will be available sometime in December 2023.  Students are encouraged to keep an eye out for correspondence from NASFAA.

 

Financial Health Workshops for Students

HCC’s Financial Coaches are hosting workshops on financial health topics for students. Each workshop will be held:

 

Dates: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month (beginning September 2023)

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Locations:

  • Coleman Campus | Room 469
  • Northline Campus | Room 115
  • Stafford Campus | Room 139 of the Learning Hub
  • West Loop Campus | Room C142

 

2023 Workshop Topics & Dates:

  • September 12, 2023 | Preparing for Student Loan Repayment
  • October 10, 2023 | How to Prepare a Holiday Budget
  • November 14, 2023 | Food Resources & Responsible Holiday Gift Giving

 

2024 Workshop Topics & Dates:

  • January 9, 2024 | Making Your Tax Refund Work for You
  • February 13, 2024 | Love & Money
  • March 12, 2024 | Spring Break Without Breaking the Bank
  • April 9, 2024 | Graduation, Adulting & the Importance of Student Loan Repayment
  • May 14, 2024 | Financial Freedom
  • June 11, 2024 | Managing Your Credit

 

Join the Financial Coaches to learn how to prepare for student loan repayment, tax refunds, financial freedom, and more!

 

New Way to Access Personalized Financial Aid Updates

Students can now access all your financial aid messages through the Message Center in your Student Center. This one-stop platform will serve as a reliable source for all future communications related to your financial aid. We highly recommend that you check the Message Center regularly to stay updated on your financial aid status.

 

To access the Message Center, please follow these three steps:

  1. Visit https://myeagle.hccs.edu or scan the QR code.
  2. Select the “Student Sign In” Tile and log in using your HCC student login. If you need help with resetting your password, please call 713.718.8800.
  3. Select the Message Center tile, to view all your financial aid-related messages and notifications. 

One of the first notifications you will see in your Message Center will be that you have been awarded financial aid for Fall. To learn more about how to view and accept all your eligible financial aid, complete enrollment onboarding and register for courses, please follow the steps above to check your Message Center. 

Did you know there is still time to enroll in Fall courses? The Fall semester schedule has online, in-person and hybrid courses starting from August to November 2023.

 

Check Status and Contact Financial Aid

In-Person Services

Financial Aid will be servicing students in-person during the following times.

Alief

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Bissonnet

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Central

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Coleman

  • Monday & Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Eastside

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Katy

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Northeast

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

North Forest

  • Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Northline

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Missouri City

  • Monday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

South

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Spring Branch

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

West Loop

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Call

Students can reach the Financial Aid Office Call Center:

  • Monday—Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Students can reach financial aid by phone at: 713-718-2000 option 2.

Please note, we may be experiencing unusually high call volumes so if you are unable to reach us by phone, please view multiple ways to contact us below. 

 

 

Zoom Lobby

Students can connect with a Financial Aid or Cashier's Office representative via the Zoom Lobby for questions on financial aid, payment/payment plans, and billing. 

Connect with a Financial Aid representative via the Zoom Lobby.

ZOOM LOBBY HOURS

  • Monday - Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Email

We have a team of financial aid advisors and assistants available to answer your questions in a timely manner. To ensure we adhere to identity verification requirements, we are requiring all students to communicate with the Financial Aid Office using their HCC student email accounts. 

Please use your student email account to email the Financial Aid Office at finaid.district@hccs.edu. To access your student email, please visit: myeagle.hccs.edu and select the email icon/tile.

 

Dropbox Locations to Submit Documents

We're happy to announce that student document drop off boxes are now available at the various locations listed below.  Students who wish to submit their documents in-person can now do so safely and securely during the day as well as after hours.

District | 3100 Main St West Entrance of the Building

Central Learning Hub | 1300 (B) Holman 77004

Coleman | 1919 Pressler 77030

South East (Southeast Learning Hub) | 6815 Rustic St. 77087

Northline (North Entrance Building A) on Lyerly St | 8001 Fulton 77022

West Loop | 5601 West Loop South 77081

Alief - West Houston Institute | 2811 Hayes 77082

Stafford- Stafford Learning Hub | 10041 Cash Rd. 77477

Spring Branch | 1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. 77043

 

Check Financial Aid Status Online

To check your financial aid status and checklist items, please visit the Student Service Center at myeagle.hccs.edu.

  • Select the Checklist tile/box to view Financial Aid to-do list Items that will note what documentation or forms you need to submit.
  • Select the Financial Aid tile/box to view financial aid award amounts and statuses.

 

Resources

Financial Aid Contact Center

We at HCC Financial Aid are here to help you with your questions and concerns. Please visit our Contact Page to view the most current contact methods, hours, and annoucements.