1. Introduction to College

2. In groups of three answer the following questions.
How do I know how may hours a class is worth?
How many classes must I take to be considered full-time?
How many classes/hours can I take?
How many semesters does HCC offer?
What kinds of financial aid are available?

3. What’s the difference between a college and a university?

4. A college offers a collection of degrees in one specific area.
A university is a collection of colleges.

5. How many hours can a person take without counselor approval?

6. 18 hrs without Counselor Approval

7. How many hours can a person take with Counselor approval?

8. 21 hrs with counselor approval

9. How many semesters does an academic year consist of?

10. Up to 7 different sessions
Fall
Winter Term (mini-semester)
Spring
Spring Term (mini-semester)
SUMMER
Summer I
Summer II

11. How many hours can a person take during each semester?
Fall
Winter Term (mini-semester) 4
Spring
SUMMER 14 (total)
Summer I 7
Summer II 7

12. How many hours are needed to obtain an Associate’s Degree? 60 hrs
Fall
Winter Term (mini-semester) 4
Spring
SUMMER 14 (total)
Summer I 7
Summer II 7___________
60 hrs

13. What does status mean in regards to enrollment?

14. Full-time 12 (+) hrs
¾ time 9 – 11 hrs
Half-time 6-8 hrs
Part-time 1-5 hrs

15. Academic Development
General
Develop
Specific

16. How to determine how many credits a class is worth?
The 1st number indicates the classification of the class in regards to the academic that is should be taken.
Ex. GUST 1270
The “1” indicates that it is a Freshman level course
The 2nd number indicates the number of credits the class is worth.
The “2” indicates that the class is worth two credits.

17. Class Number Classification varies from institution to institution; however there is a general guide that is used at all Texas colleges and universities to determine the equivalent course at all other institutions.

18. Who qualifies for financial aid?
What is financial aid?
How is it determined?
Who qualifies for financial aid?

19. Financial Aid is federal assistance in payment for higher education degrees, training and certifications. It includes:
Grants
Loans -
Subsidized (Does not accrue interest)
Un subsidized (Does accrue interest)
Parent Plus (Based solely on parents’ credit)
Private (Based on financial institution)
If a student is under 24 years of age, he or she must include his or her parents’ information on the FAFSA, unless
1. Married 2. Parent are deceased
3. Parents are Incarcerated
4. Parents are mentally incapacitated
5. He or she has dependents (children)

20. FAFSA
EFC – estimated family contribution
EFC = $0 /
Undergrad - $10500
Grad - $18000
SAR – student aid report
Award
April 15

21. Types of Financial Aid Not Repaid
Grants
Work study
Scholarship
Fellowships
Internships*