Tutoring

Tutoring in a variety of subjects including writing, math, science, history, psychology, Spanish and computer-aided drafting (CAD) is available at a number of campus sites throughout the Houston Community College System. Some of the colleges within the HCC System operate Learning Centers where individual one-on-one tutoring is available free of charge to any HCCS student. Tutoring in math, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) and other subjects such as psychology, political science, Spanish, and CAD is often provided through individual academic departments as well as through the various Learning Centers of HCCS. Computerized tutorials in some subjects are also available at the Learning Centers. Type of tutoring services and tutoring hours vary according to campus. To determine what tutoring services are available on the campus you are attending, contact the campus Learning Center or, if there is none, check with your counselor.

HCCS tutoring information available on-line can be found by accessing any of the links below:

Central Campus Learning Assistance Center (LAC)

Other tutoring services in writing and math available at HCCS-Central

Learning Assistance Centers at Southwest College

Northeast Learning Centers (NELC)

Tutoring Center at Southeast College

Writing Center at Southeast College

Computer Assistance & Open Labs
The HCCS Guided Studies Department operates three Learning Centers (at Central College, Southwest College and Northeast College) where students may obtain assistance with the more popular Microsoft Office 2007 software programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.). Use of the software is free to HCCS students. There may be a small charge per page for printing, however.

At HCC-Central, students have access to MS Office 2007 as well as the Internet and computer-assisted tutoring in a wide variety of subjects: math, reading, spelling, keyboard practice, life skills, and many others.

For information on the Learning Assistance Center’s hours of operation and list of tutoring services, click below:

Learning Assistance Center

The Guided Studies department of HCC-Southwest operates three Learning Assistance Centers. They are located at Alief, Stafford and West Loop campuses. Students may obtain assistance with Microsoft Office tools, course compass access, Wisesoft access, Powerpoint assistance, etc. There is a 5-cent fee per page for copying.

For information on the Southwest Learning Assistance Centers' hours of operation and list of tutoring services, click below:

At HCC-Northeast (Northline Center and Pinemont Center), in addition to MS Office 2007 students have access to computer-assisted tutoring in subjects such as math, chemistry, physics, history, Spanish, French and English. THEA review materials are all available at both Northeast Learning Centers.

At the Pinemont Center, students will find several computers equipped with CAD software for completing drafting assignments. CAD tutoring is also available in the evenings at Pinemont Center.

In addition, students enrolled in GUST reading courses have access in the NELC (both at Northline and Pinemont) to the Plato software used in the lab portion of their classes.

For more information on the Northeast Learning Center’s hours of operation and list of tutoring services, click below:

Northeast Learning Centers

Library
The Library System, which is made up of learning resource centers at most HCCS facilities, provides you with an extensive, up-to-date collection of resource materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, electronics, and audiovisuals. Professional librarians are available to show you how to use the library and help you locate information and materials.

Other Guided Studies resources for research or further information regarding areas related to developmental education may be found on the Related Links page on this site. Access to links regarding THEA, on-line study aids for math and writing as well as on-line aids for using the Internet for research are available through the Northeast Learning Centers site.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
A variety of state and federal grants, loans, and scholarships are available to help you with educational expenses through the Financial Aid Office at each college. Most of these programs are available to anyone who demonstrates financial need and qualifies academically.

Grants

Grants do not have to be repaid and are available from federal and state agencies. The Federal Pell Grant (FPELL) is the primary grant. Others include the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), the Texas Tuition Assistance Grant (TTAG) the State Leveraging Education and Assistance Partnership (LEAP), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the Toward Excellence Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant.

TEXAS GRANT money is available to HCC students who:

• are Texas residents;
• graduated from a public or an accredited private high school in Texas within the past 16 months;
• completed the recommended or advanced high school curriculum (high school transcript required);
• apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need;
• enroll in at least nine hours in an HCC degree or certificate program;
• have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance, and
• maintain satisfactory academic progress.

If you do not qualify for a TEXAS Grant upon graduation from high school, you may qualify upon graduation from HCC with an associate degree for a TEXAS Grant to pay for tuition and fees at a university to complete a baccalaureate degree. See an HCC Counselor for details.

Loans

Loans must be repaid. Repayment begins after you complete your educational program or once you are no longer enrolled at least half-time, whichever occurs first. One of the major loans at HCC is the Federal Stafford Loan.

Emergency Loans

A limited amount of money is available as emergency loans to those who need help to pay for tuition, mandatory fees, and textbooks. These loans are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be repaid within 30 days.

College Work/Study Programs

College Work/Study programs (CWS) allow you to work in a job related to your major or in community services. The College offers the Federal College Work/Study (FCWS) and State Work/Study (TXCWS) Programs.

Scholarships

HCC coordinates a variety of institutional, foundation, and private scholarships. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars available to help you finance your education! Visit with an HCC Counselor to learn more and apply as early as possible.

More Information

For additional information on HCC Financial Aid and Scholarships, please visit our Web site at HCC Financial Aid .

Here are some additional useful Web sites for financial aid information:

www.fastweb.com
library.hccs.edu
www.cashe.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25
www.sciencewise.com

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