How We Can Make College Affordable for Everyone Written by: ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart When I first came to Austin Community College District in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know … Continue reading
Get Money for College: ACC scholarship season is now open
Scholarship season is officially in full swing at Austin Community College District (ACC). To reduce the cost of higher education, the college offers more than 800 opportunities, totaling over a million dollars to help students … Continue reading
ACC extends priority deadline for FAFSA
To allow students more time and support to navigate the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, Austin Community College District (ACC) extends the priority deadline for the 2024-25 school year. The deadline … Continue reading
It’s Scholarship Season! Here are 7 Tips for Writing Your Application Essay
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) scholarship application requires a personal essay—but don’t stress! It only needs to be 250-500 words. Here’s the prompt: Please provide a personal statement of 250-500 words that discusses your educational and career … Continue reading
ACC financial aid specialists offer free FAFSA help
The Austin Community College (ACC) Financial Aid Office is hosting workshops to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA Frenzy workshops are available at all campuses … Continue reading
Apply now for fall scholarships; deadline is April 1
Now is the time to apply for scholarships for the 2017-18 school year. The Austin Community College Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships for a variety of majors and circumstances (see below). Apply early The deadline … Continue reading