Fall 2023
Financial Aid Important Dates
Bookstore Charging
July 31, 2023 - September 1, 2023 (For classes starting 8/21)
September 5, 2023 - September 29, 2023 (For classes starting 9/18 and 9/26)
October 3, 2023 - November 6, 2023 (For classes starting 10/17 and 11/1)
This service is available at campus bookstores if you have money leftover (a credit balance) after tuition and fees are paid. Students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours may charge up to $1000. Students enrolled in less than 6 credit hours may charge up to $500. See the Bookstore web page for more information.
Please Note: To provide course materials for students the HCC Bookstores has an e-commerce website for students to place orders and have their textbooks shipped directly to them. There is no charge for shipping, students will be able to use their financial aid, and third party sponsored scholarships. Visit the Bookstore web page for more information.
PELL Census Date
August 25, 2023
Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the classes you are registered for on August 25, 2023. Classes added after this date will not increase your eligibility for the term. See Pell Census Date for more information.
Cost of Attendance
August 28, 2023
Financial Aid Awards will be adjusted after the 16 week drop/add period to reflect a student's actual enrollment status for each term. As a reminder, enrollment status determines financial aid eligibility. See Cost of Attendance for more information.
Financial Aid Refunds Begin
September 20, 2023*
*These are dates that students will begin receiving their financial aid refunds if all required information was submitted by the priority deadline. Financial aid refunds occur when the amount of financial aid disbursed exceeds the amount of your tuition, fees, and books.
Summer 2023
Financial Aid Important Dates
Bookstore Charging
May 1, 2023 - June 5, 2023 (For classes starting 5/15)
June 8, 2023 – July 5, 2023 (For classes starting 6/20 and 6/27)
This service is available at campus bookstores if you have money leftover (a credit balance) after tuition and fees are paid. Students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours may charge up to $1000. Students enrolled in less than 6 credit hours may charge up to $500. See the Bookstore web page for more information.
Please Note: To provide course materials for students the HCC Bookstores has an e-commerce website for students to place orders and have their textbooks shipped directly to them. There is no charge for shipping, students will be able to use their financial aid, and third party sponsored scholarships. Visit the Bookstore web page for more information.
PELL Census Date
May 19, 2023
Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the classes you are registered for on May 19, 2023. Classes added after this date will not increase your eligibility for the term. See Pell Census Date for more information.
Cost of Attendance
May 22, 2023
Financial Aid Awards will be adjusted after the 12 week drop/add period to reflect a student's actual enrollment status for each term. As a reminder, enrollment status determines financial aid eligibility. See Cost of Attendance for more information.
Financial Aid Refunds Begin
June 14, 2023*
First Time Loan Borrower Refunds Begin
June 28, 2023**
*These are dates that students will begin receiving their financial aid refunds if all required information was submitted by the priority deadline. Financial aid refunds occur when the amount of financial aid disbursed exceeds the amount of your tuition, fees, and books.
**Per federal regulations, first time loan borrowers cannot receive their first loan disbursements until 30 calendar days after the first day of class.