High School Grads: It's Your Time
ACC FREE TUITIONGet three full years of free college tuition at Austin Community College.
No GPA requirements. No income restrictions.
High School Grads: It's Your Time
ACC Free TuitionGet three full years of free college tuition at Austin Community College.
No GPA requirements. No income restrictions.
The ACC Free Tuition pilot program eliminates the cost of tuition and general fees at Austin Community College for eligible students.
As a pilot program, ACC Free Tuition will fully support graduating high school students and TX GED® completers from the Class of 2024 through the Class of 2028, providing three to five years of tuition exemption directly following their high school completion.
The ACC Free Tuition pilot program eliminates the cost of tuition and general fees at Austin Community College for eligible students.
It starts with the high school class of 2024 and will continue over the next five years for high school graduates and TX GED® completers who live in the ACC service area.
With each student’s success story, our community can improve lives, close workforce gaps, and grow a strong economy that benefits us all.
Free tuition and general fees for 3 years (or up to 5 years if you want to pursue your bachelor’s with ACC)
• $67 Resident Tuition
• $15 General Fee
• $2 Success Fee
• $1 Sustainability Fee
Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or credit workforce certificate courses
• Out-of-District Fee ($201 per credit hour)
• Non-Residents/International Students
• Any Course/Program Specific Fees
• Textbooks
Continuing Education Programs
High school seniors who graduate from a high school (public or private) in the ACC service area between spring 2024 and August 2028.
Homeschool graduates who live in the ACC service area who graduate between spring 2024 and August 2028.
TX GED® completers who live in the ACC service area and earned a GED® between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2028.
For all students who qualify, tuition and general fees are paid by ACC. Out-of-district students will still be responsible for the out-of-district fee of $201 per credit hour.
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Students with ACC Free Tuition can also apply for scholarships, grants, and loans for everyday expenses, like housing, groceries, and transportation.
From financial aid to your free CapMetro Green Pass, from emergency funds to career services, when you start here, we are committed to helping you to get there, wherever success takes you!
IT’S YOUR TIME TO GET MORE OUT OF COLLEGE
At ACC, free tuition helps you start with a stress-free semester and decide on a debt-free future. It’s your time to start your college journey. See yourself here.
Austin Community College District
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, Texas 78752
512-223-7000