Scholarships | Financial Aid | Houston Christian University

Attending a higher education institution is an investment in your future. For many students, earning a scholarship can be a fantastic way to finance that investment. At HCU, we offer a wide range of scholarships to help meet the educational needs of a variety of students. During the review of your admission application to the University, your application is automatically selected to see if you meet the requirements for one or more of our undergraduate merit scholarships or graduate scholarships. To view the eligibility requirements for each of the scholarships, click on the applicable link listed below.

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State Scholarships

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) aims to incentivize students to pursue a baccalaureate degree and join the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, United States Coast Guard, United States Merchant Marine, or any branch of the United States armed services as commissioned officers. The governor, lieutenant governor, state senators, and state representatives have the authority to appoint students and alternates to the program. Prospective candidates must meet specific criteria and are responsible for securing an appointment for the TASSP. The application process varies by legislator, and successful applicants will receive a Notice of Selection via email. Get more details on the application process.

Recipients of the TASSP scholarship are required to sign a promissory note, acknowledging the conditional nature of the scholarship and agreeing to repay the scholarship amount, along with applicable interest, late charges, and any collection costs, including attorney’s fees, if they fail to meet certain conditions.

Amount: The annual scholarship award amounts are determined and announced annually by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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If you have any questions about HCU’s Scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office.

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Earn Micro-Scholarships at HCU

Raise.Me

HCU has partnered with Raise.Me to offer “micro-scholarships” that recognize your accomplishments in high school and allow you to start earning scholarship money starting in 9th grade! Students can earn scholarships for visiting campus, earning an “A” in a class, participating in a sport, performing community service, and much more! Students can earn up to $14,000 per year! These awards are a guaranteed minimum scholarship to be awarded at HCU and do not stack on top of other freshman merit awards. Freshman applicants can earn these micro-scholarships through October 31st of their senior year. Students must submit their scholarships to HCU by that date. Go to Raise.me/signup to sign up and start earning scholarships at HCU!

SAGE Scholars

HCU is also a Partner School for Tuition Rewards for SAGE Scholars. Students can earn up to $8,875 per year. Sage Scholars awards are a guaranteed minimum scholarship to be awarded and do not stack on top of other freshman merit awards. Visit the Tuition Rewards for SAGE Scholars webpage to sign up today!