Austin Community College District (ACC) is featured in Community College Daily for its work supporting students’ basic needs. The article ‘Student Housing Solutions’, explores how community colleges across the country are tackling student housing insecurity to keep students enrolled and thriving.
In the article, Christie Curtis, ACC director of Basic Needs Outreach, discusses the College’s unique, partnership-driven strategy designed to connect students with safe, affordable living options while removing non-academic barriers to completion.
Key highlights from the article:
- Leveraging strategic partnerships. Rather than acting as property developers, ACC partners with community organizations like Housing Connector to offer flexible, real-world solutions, including a tailored Zillow-powered housing search tool for students.
- Targeting non-academic barriers. ACC’s data reveals that 55% of its students experience housing insecurity, making direct support—such as the Student Emergency Fund, where housing is the number one request.
- Delivering real-world student success. The piece spotlights May 2026 graduate Elisha MacGregor, whose academic path was saved by emergency housing assistance after a house fire, enabling her to complete her associate degrees and transfer to St. Edward’s University on a full scholarship.
Read the full Community College Daily article here.
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