Tuition and Aid | Houston Christian University Skip to content Skip to footer Apply Visit Request Info After Scholarships and Grants Paying for college can be a daunting task. We are committed to helping you receive a great education, and we’re working hard to make your tuition affordable. HCU can help you finance your education through 0% interest payment plans scholarships financial aid grants , and student loans Over 97% of freshmen and transfer students receive merit scholarships that significantly lower the overall cost. Take a closer look—HCU may be more affordable than you think! Base Tuition Cost Browse the base tuition cost before scholarships and aid. For a more accurate estimate, use our Net Price Calculator below. Undergrad Tuition Graduate Tuition Online Tuition See the full Cost of Attendance without scholarships or aid Complete our Net Price Calculator to estimate your net tuition cost and aid. Then see if you qualify for other scholarships, grants, or loans. Freshman Calculator Transfer Calculator Grad Calculator Tip: Watch the training videos for Using the Freshman Calculator and Using the Transfer Calculator HCU awarded $47 million in scholarships last year. HCU has an extensive selection of scholarships to help meet the financial needs of new, returning, and transfer students. There are numerous academic, talent, leadership, merit, athletic, and alumni awards available. Undergraduate Freshman Merit Awards Homeschool Students Transfer Students Returning Students Church Matching Baptist General Convention Talent Based Grants Undergrad Scholarships Graduate Alumni College/Program Specific GRE/GMAT Baptist General Convention Private Donors The Guild Graduate Scholarships SAVE UP TO $53,250 ** with flat rate tuition HCU uses a block tuition model. Undergraduate on-campus students will be charged a flat rate for tuition that will be the same whether enrolled in 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 18 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters. On campus students who take 15-18 hours per semester save tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of their degree! Over 97% of HCU students receive financial aid. The average federal aid package is over $18,000 for new freshman, and there are many aid options available for incoming transfer students. HCU recommends that all students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before being assessed for additional institution and state grants and federal work study programs. Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to see how much aid you could receive. Fafsa Learn how much aid you can receive by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. HCU School Code: 003576 Apply for FAFSA FAFSA Deadlines December *** FAFSA opens March 1 Deadline for prospective and new students April 15 Deadline for continuing students and all required documentation Grants Additional federal funding may be available for degree seeking students who completed the FAFSA. Loans Various federal and private loans are available based on your level of federal aid and income. Work Study Need based employment is available to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Financial Aid FAQs Financial Aid Forms Office of Student Accounts Guide to Payment Options Make Payments and Payment Plans Enrollment Deposit Form Financial Aid For questions related to FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, work study, or to schedule an appointment. Phone: (281) 649-3749 Email: FinancialAid@HC.edu Online Aid: OnlineFinancialAid@HC.edu Student Account’s Office For questions regarding payment plans, tuition payments, or refund requests. Phone: (281) 649-3471 Email: StudentAccounts@HC.edu * Estimate is based on Academic Year 2024-2025 and includes fees, but not room, board or other indirect costs such as transportation, personal costs, supplies or books. ** Based on a typical undergraduate student taking 15-18 hours per semester to graduate with a 120 hour bachelor’s degree in seven semesters as compared to a student taking the full-time minimum course load of 12 hours per semester. This savings estimate excludes room, board, books, supplies, transportation and personal costs. See also… Undergraduate Net Price Calculator Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Cost of Attendance