Education
Houston Community College
Houston Community College
Overview
HCC charges international students a flat $227 per semester credit hour for 2026-27, among the lowest rates of any big-city US community college — about $5,448–$6,810 per year at 24–30 credits. F-1 students enroll across health sciences, engineering technology and business programs at multiple Houston campuses.
Key details
- Location
- Houston, United States
- Country
- United States
- Course level
- Vocational
- Intake
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Budget
- USD 5,448 – USD 6,810
Eligibility
First-time F-1 applicants apply by June 15 (fall), October 15 (spring) or March 15 (summer) with academic transcripts, English proficiency, and proof of adequate financial support.
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from United States — worth reading before you contact the provider.
India → United StatesStudying in the USA from India: F-1 Interview, OPT and LoansFor Indian students heading to a US college: the I-20 and F-1 interview, SEVIS and MRV fees, proof of funds, OPT and STEM OPT, and INR budgets.Bangladesh → United StatesStudying in the USA from Bangladesh: F-1 Visa, I-20 and OPTA US plan for Bangladeshi students: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20 and F-1 interview, funds a savings-based family must show, and OPT after graduation.Nepal → United StatesStudying in the USA from Nepal: I-20, F-1 Interview and OPTA Nepali student's route to a US campus: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20, SEVIS and visa fees, the F-1 interview in Kathmandu, on-campus work and OPT.