Guaranteed Admission Program

Your Future, Guaranteed

Imagine stepping into your senior year with the confidence of knowing your college future is already secured. That’s the power of Houston Christian University’s Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP).

We’re revolutionizing the college admissions process, making it easier than ever for talented students like you to join our vibrant campus community.

With GAP, your hard work pays off – literally. Not only do you get guaranteed admission based on your academic performance, but you’ll also have access to our generous scholarship packages. It’s our way of investing in your potential and helping you achieve your dreams without the stress of traditional college applications. Ready to take the leap?

Who Qualifies for GAP?

GAP requires a minimum GPA of a 3.0 for a student in our partner school districts to be eligible. We can also work with the districts and schools to make decisions related to students enrolled in ESL courses, on 504 plans, international students, and other special populations.

If a student meets the criteria or is on track to meet the criteria by high school completion, they are guaranteed admission to HCU. Upon receiving the guaranteed admission offer, a student will need to complete:

  •  An Onboarding Form to let us know they are interested – it will not require an essay or letters of recommendation; it should only take students 5-10 minutes to complete.
  •  A FAFSA for full financial aid consideration (based on student eligibility).

Students will also need to maintain their high school GPA during their senior year and are encouraged to be engaged and active within their high school environment.

Qualified students in our partner school districts (listed below) will be admitted without needing the traditional application for admission process.

GAP Onboarding Form

Merit Scholarships And Grants
Maximum Possible Amount*
Test Optional GPA Requirement
Founders Scholarship
$96,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $24,000 per academic year)
3.88 – 4.0 HS GPA
President’s Scholarship
$88,000 divided over 8 undergraduate semesters (or up to $22,000 per academic year)
3.68 – 3.87 HS GPA
Legacy Scholarship
$80,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $20,000 per academic year)
3.30 – 3.67 HS GPA
University Grant I ***
$72,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $18,000 per academic year)
3.0 – 3.29 HS GPA
University Grant II ***
$64,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $16,000 per academic year)
<= 2.99 HS GPA

More Info About Merit Awards

HCU GAP Partners


Alief ISD

Katy ISD

Yes Prep

Humble ISD

Fort Bend ISD

Resources for Accepted Students

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Freshman Admissions Checklist

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