Lone Star College System as a publicly-supported, two-year, comprehensive community college system involves diverse individuals, businesses and the community in quality education opportunities for the successful development of knowledge, skills and attitudes for a rapidly changing world.
Through its colleges and centers, Lone Star College System develops learning communities for: technical programs, leading to associate degrees or certificates, designed to develop marketable skills and support economic development; academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions; continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational and cultural enhancement; developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students; a program of student support services, including counseling and learning resources, designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals; and workforce, economic and community development initiatives designed to meet local and statewide needs.
Lone Star College System (LSCS) is a publicly funded, two-year, United States community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Houston, Texas, area.
With 49,250 students, it is the largest college system in the Houston area, and third largest community college district in Texas.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of LSCS includes territory within the following school districts:
(*)district included in service area by state law, but is not part of the tax base.
The voters of the Aldine, Spring, and Humble school districts created North Harris County College in 1972 and opened the college for classes in 1973.
The district expanded in 1991 to cover neighboring Montgomery County and adopted the new name of North Harris Montgomery Community College District.
As the district expanded to include areas outside north Harris and Montgomery Counties, the Board of Trustees decided the District's current name did not adequately define the service area, plus it was hard to remember and was quite lengthy. During the first semester of the 2007 - 2008 school year, trustees initiated a name-change process using an online voting system ; among the options was the name Lone Star College System which was offered as 1) two of the colleges (Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College-Montgomery) already included the name and 2) the 75th Texas Legislature adopted HR1123, recognizing Montgomery County as the birthplace of Flag of Texas, known for its single star which serves as the state motto.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,024 | $ 1,984 | $ 2,344 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 816 | $ 1,776 | $ 2,160 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 256 | $ 256 | $ 256 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,924 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 981 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 815 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,594 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
37% |
