Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$2,124
Online BAH
$0
GI Bill® Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
$0 Tuition Cost for Veterans
MyCAA
✗NO
Houston Christian University Military and Veteran Affairs
The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for Houston Christian University. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 36,820
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 27,120
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
- $ 9,700
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
- This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$2,124
BAH - Online
$0
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✓YES
Reduced Tuition for Military
✓YES
MyCAA
✗NO
ROTC Detail
Army
Cross-Enrolled Institution
Go to their website
Air Force
Cross-Enrolled Insitution
Go to their website
Navy
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Go to their website
ROTC Military Branch
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Degree level
Undergraduate
All
Amount
Unlimited
Number
Unlimited
Veteran Affairs Contact Info
Cody Harrington
7502 Fondren Road.
Houston,
TX 77074
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No Fax Number Listed
Costs
Undergraduate
$36,820
In State$36,820
Out of StateGraduate
$12,160
In State$12,160
Out of StateTextbooks
$1,000
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 0
Student Population
Student Count
2,623
Undergraduate840
Graduate184
GI Bill StudentsMale
36%
PopulationFemale
64%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
Baptist
Ethnicity
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Private
Setting
Urban
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
530
SAT Math525
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing23
ACT
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Admission Info
7502 Fondren Rd.
Houston,
TX 77074
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No Fax Number Listed
Veteran Affairs Info
Cody Harrington
7502 Fondren Road.
Houston,
TX 77074
Click to view
No Fax Number Listed
Cody Harrington
Assistant Director
After transitioning from the United States Army to college life, Cody and his Wife Melissa found themselves living out their dreams in America’s fourth largest city, Houston TX. After graduating from Houston Christian University in 2020, Cody has leveraged his leadership skills gained in the United States Army while applying them to HCU’s enrollment management team, where he is driving his passion of selfless service and servant leadership to help veterans and dependents reach their career and personal goals at HCU.
Message From The School
At Houston Christian University, we understand that Military Veterans have unique skills and experiences from their service to our country. We seek to empower and support you as Student Veterans in the transition from the military to life as a student here at HCU. Whether you are currently an HCU student, in the middle of the application process, or just considering applying to HCU, know that we are happy to serve you in pursuing your educational goals. Welcome to HCU!
Houston Christian University
HCU’s Mission to Veteran Student Success
Serving those who served by empowering, equipping, and training military personnel, veterans, and their families with the resources and support needed to succeed in their work, accomplish their goals, lead in their communities, and take up “Missio Dei”.
Saving Money at HCU
- Scholarships and grants at HCU:
- Freshman Merit Awards
- Transfer Merit Awards
- Additional Scholarships
- Homeschool Student Scholarships
- Graduate Scholarships
- Teach Grant
- Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)
- Disabled Veterans with DV tags get free parking
- All Veterans receive free printing and lockers from the Office of Veterans Services
- Dedicated Veterans Lounge with snacks and study space
- Online students qualify for tuition discounts
- Our Yellow Ribbon programs result in no out-of-pocket costs for veterans
Husky Veterans Association
The Husky Veterans Association is a federally recognized on-campus chapter of the Student Veterans of America. We serve to empower student veterans, military personnel, and their families by providing resources, network support, and advocacy through servant leadership, member engagement, and campus collaborations to achieve our goals of making our campus one that everyone can be proud of.
Our services include:
- Career Services
- Social Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Networking Opportunities
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Mental Health Support
- Peer Mentorship
- Veteran Benefits and Disability Services
- Growth and Success Services
- Physical Health Services
- Financial and Legal Services
Houston Christian University Military & Veteran Support Programs
Houston Christian University offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- Houston Christian University has GI Bill approved programs
- Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP
- Does not award credit for the DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Houston Christian University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Houston Christian University is not a MyCAA approved school
Does Houston Christian University offer online degree programs?
Yes, Houston Christian University offers online degree programs.
Is Houston Christian University a GI Bill approved school?
Yes, Houston Christian University is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill.
Is Houston Christian University a Yellow Ribbon school?
Yes, Houston Christian University is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.
Does Houston Christian University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon.
Does Houston Christian University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?
Yes, Houston Christian University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans taking online classes.
What are Houston Christian University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?
Houston Christian University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.
We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.
What are Houston Christian University's online tuition rates for active duty military and veterans?
Active duty military and veterans qualify for online tuition discounts and may not have any out of pocket expenses.
We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.
Is Houston Christian University approved for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, Houston Christian University is approved for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance.
Does Houston Christian University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?
No, Houston Christian University does not have master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.
Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance.
Is Houston Christian University a military friendly school?
Houston Christian University is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.
Is Houston Christian University a MyCAA school?
No, Houston Christian University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.
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