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. Freshman GO Guide Transfer GO Guide 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. Student Account’s OfficeThe Student Account’s office aims to help provide your family information like how to pay your bill, how to enroll in a payment plan, and other processes involved with tuition payments. Guide to Complete Financial Settlement Financial Aid Office When trying to obtain financial assistance for the coming school year, HCU’s Financial Aid office is your best on campus resource. They are able to help you sort through how to apply for financial aid as well as answer questions regarding things like FAFSA. Guide to Complete Financial Aid Guia para completar la Ayuda Financiera Guide to Complete Verification 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 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
