Apply to Houston Career Institute — Start Your Career Training

To be eligible for enrollment at Houston Career Institute, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or a recognized high school graduation equivalent is required for admittance.
• Applicants must be at least 18 (or 17, with written parent or guardian approval, and must turn 18 before their expected HCI graduation date or before beginning any externships or clinicals, whichever comes first).
• Applicants must prove their academic readiness by achieving the required test score(s) for their intended program, as described in the Academic Readiness policy.
• Several programs have specific criminal background and drug screening requirements for admissions and/or in order to meet graduation requirements.
• Students enrolling in the Electrical Technician and Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning programs must provide evidence that they have a valid, current driver's license.
• Students applying to programs offering distance education classes will complete an Online Readiness Assessment and must attend an orientation for online students.