CHCP Scholarships and Grants

CHCP Scholarships and Grants

CHCP Grant and Tuition Discount Eligibility

CHCP has several institutional grants and discounts available to our prospective students. In order for students to qualify for any of these, they must first meet the following criteria:

  • Application, if applicable, must be submitted by the last day of the enrollment period (3rd day after each class start).
  • Complete CHCP Financial Aid Process.
  • Maintain at least half time enrollment status.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic and attendance progress as identified in the catalog.
  • Total funding (Title IV and institutional grant/discount) cannot exceed institutional cost.
  • Student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. DACA students are not eligible for any CHCP Internal Grants/Discounts.
  • CHCP grants and discounts cannot be combined, are non-transferable, non-negotiable, non-refundable, and have no cash value.

In addition, each institutional grant/discount has its own unique qualifying criteria. CHCP reserves the right to update, modify, or eliminate any grant or discount programs without notice. The students are eligible to apply for multiple institutional grants and discounts but will receive the one that is most beneficial as determined by the student and FA Administrator, based on student’s individual Estimated FA Worksheet. 

CHCP Institutional Grant

The CHCP Institutional Grant is a need-based grant program that takes into consideration a student's ability to pay tuition. The grant amount is the equivalent of 25% of the shortfall between the program costs less the total amount of financial aid available/awarded, up to $2,000.

Eligibility:

  • Applies to 1st time CHCP enrollee beginning 1/1/2020.
  • Demonstrate a shortfall between available financial aid (Direct Loans and Pell) and the cost of their program.
  • Student must have a minimum of $1,000 cash balance.
  • Maintain timely monthly payments while attending school.
  • Grant award will be applied in last week before the term/payment period ends.
  • In order to be eligible for second disbursement of grants, student must be current on all financial obligations.

Texas High School Senior Grant

Available to graduating high school seniors intending to continue their education at The College of Health Care Professions, this scholarship is $1,000 per student.

Eligibility:

  • To be eligible to apply, a student must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Texas and has maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher during their senior year of high school.
  • Must be enrolled within six months after graduation.
  • Grant award will be applied in last week before the term/payment period ends.

Submission Requirements:

  • A completed High School Senior Grant Application.
  • Submission of an essay about the theme "Why I love health care and how I plan to use my health care education from CHCP to make the world a better place."
  • Submission of a letter of recommendation from a current or past teacher or counselor who is familiar with applicant’s passion for health care.
  • A copy of a current, official high school transcript.

Additional Information:

  • A copy of the High School Senior Scholarship application and requirements may be obtained at any CHCP campus or by downloading this application.
  • Students are responsible for payment of their tuition and fees not covered by the CHCP High School Senior Grant.

CHCP Military Grant

For all active duty service members, spouses, veterans, and their dependents who qualify and enroll in a program of study at CHCP, this grant amount is equivalent to 20% of tuition less credit given for transfer courses.

Eligibility:

  • Applies to veterans who qualify for less than 100% VA benefits.
  • Complete the application for VA Benefits (22-1990 or 22-5490).
  • Student must be honorably discharged or a dependent or spouse of an honorably discharged service member.
  • Student must fill out the CHCP Military Grant Application in full and turn in to the Financial Aid Advisor, along with a copy of the student’s DD-214 or NGB22.
  • Students are responsible for payment of their tuition and fees not covered by the military or other government agencies.
  • Grant award will be applied in last week before the term/payment period ends.
  • Student’s utilizing Chapter 35 do not qualify for the CHCP Military Grant.

CHCP Accelerate Discount

For graduates of The College of Health Care Professions who are in good standing and who qualify to enroll in the next level degree of study.

Eligibility:

  • 10% tuition discount for the next level degree.
  • 30% tuition discount for the subsequent level degree.
  • Grant award will be applied in last week before the term/payment period ends.
  • Student must be in good standing with CHCP and current on outstanding payments, if applicable.

CHCP Alumni Discount

For graduates of The College of Health Care Professions who are in good standing and who qualify to enroll in another program of study.

Eligibility:

  • 10% tuition discount for each additional program of study. Based on special circumstances, subsequent programs (third and beyond) may qualify for a 30% alumni discount.
  • Grant award will be applied in last week before the term/payment period ends.
  • Student must be in good standing with CHCP and current on outstanding payments, if applicable.
  • Employer required certificate programs may be eligible.
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