There are many benefits when one selects the Houston Community College System as their school district of choice. The seven colleges that make up the HCCS lie throughout the Houston, Texas area so one can attend any of these colleges and get the same level of exception education throughout.

The HCCS has an administrative board made up of the Deans of each of the community colleges. The Administrative decisions made by HCCS therefore are carried throughout each college seamlessly. Their commitment to assure that any individual wishing to receive an education be given the opportunity to do so has created a college system that anyone can attend. The courses needed by an individual to meet college level entrance requirements are given at HCCS so there is a continuity of learning throughout the system.

Students can attend HSSC through distance learning where they receive college credits. The colleges have set up ESL centers to provide students who need to learn English a positive environment to excel. Adults who want to complete high school will find an Adult Learning program designed especially for them. The faculty work diligently to encourage students from the time they first enter the HCCS system and help them to succeed.

A simple questionnaire walks every individual wishing to attend Houston Community College System through a set of questions that helps them to recognize their major interest. Students find that they may be interested in a field that they had not thought about before. One of the parts of the questionnaire asks the individual if the education is for immediate entry into the workforce or if it for higher education. Upon making a selection the individual is walked through the steps to establish a plan for meeting their objectives.

For students wishing to use their education to enter the workforce immediately the college has designed programs that meet those needs. These job training programs offer students courses that provide them with college credit as well as job training. For many students this unique programs gives them an opportunity before committing to decide that they want to do something differently.

Programs designed for students leaving high school and entering the college environment for the first time are found in the College Connection. This center helps young high school students gain the maturity and knowledge that they need to succeed in college. They are also prepared for higher education that will follow their community college experience.

Houston Community College System also provides an ongoing education program that provides training and workshops for individuals who wish to learn a new skill or enhance a skill set that they may already have. The program also offers training for people who may be transitioning from one career to another.

Through the collaboration of the seven colleges that comprise the Houston Community College System and private sponsors there are several scholarships programs available for students. Unlike many colleges many of the scholarships are broad based and do not have a residential requirement to meet qualification for funding. In addition advisors assist all students in getting necessary resources to further their education.