Is the Honors college application different from the student housing application?
Usually you apply for admission first, with grades, test scores, application fee, etc.
Some schools automatically review you for honors college eligibility and scholarships, some require a separate application.
Then when the student decides to attend that school you pay the tuition deposit, and to reserve a spot in student housing, the housing deposit.
Some schools require you to apply for honors housing in a separate application.
Read all info on the school website and if you have questions, contact the school.
HC has a separate essay question. housing info -http://studenthousing.olemiss.edu/first-time-incoming-freshman-application-fall-2016spring-2017/