Parents & Family Guide for GO

Should I attend Orientation?

We love to have parents attend our GO! You and your student will have the opportunity to learn how HCU will support your student, learn about your students tuition and payment plans, accessing their financial aid and more.

Our goal is to answer any questions you may have about sending your student to HCU.


Parent & Family Resources

The first year of college is a season of change and transition for both students and parents. For most parents, the adjustment of no longer having their child at home can be tough. Combining that with new financial aspects that come with someone attending college, parents realize any resource that can be helpful is welcomed. Because of this, HCU has a desire to offer resources to help parents.

Submitting Documents in HC.StudentForms.com

How to create a FSA ID for StudentAid.gov


Tuition & Payments

One of the most stressful parts about sending your child to college is managing the financial aspect that comes along with it. It often seems there is countless amounts of information one needs to know, and processes to go through to meet your student’s financial obligations. At HCU we have two well equipped and helpful offices to help you with any questions you may have and resources to help navigate the financial aspects of sending a child to college.

Schedule a financial aid appointment:

Our financial aid and admission counselors are trained and available to meet with you and your student to discuss how to make HCU affordable. You can request an appointment Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Parent & Family Accommodations

Your student will stay overnight on campus during their GO session. Parents and guests are not permitted to stay overnight on campus.

Below you will find a list of hotels near HCU, including some that offer a special rate for parents and guests of students. Please indicate when making reservations that you are with HCU.

View Area Hotels near HCU in a map.

Area Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott – Galleria
2900 Sage Road
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 622-3611
Distance to HCU: 5.8 miles

Residence Inn by Marriott – Houston Galleria
2500 McCue Rd
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 840-9757
Distance to HCU: 5.3 miles

Hyatt House – Houston Galleria
3440 Sage Road
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 629-9711
Distance to HCU: 4.3 miles

Sonesta Simply Suites – Houston-Westchase
4033 W Sam Houston Parkway South
Houston, Texas 77042
(713) 780-7881
Distance to HCU: 4.6 miles
HCU Rate of $84/night

Hilton Garden Inn- Houston/Galleria
3201 Sage Road
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 629-0101
Distance to HCU: 5.3 miles

Embassy Suites by Hilton – Houston/Galleria
2911 Sage Road
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 626-5444
Distance to HCU: 5.7 miles

The Westin Houston – Downtown
1520 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Distance to HCU: 11.7 miles

Courtyard by Marriott- Houston Sugar Land

12655 Southwest Freeway
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 491-7700
Distance to HCU: 6.3 miles

Double Tree Hilton- Galleria
5353 Westheimer Road
(713) 791-9000
Distance to HCU: 5 miles

Additional area hotel options