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ACC Experts | Paying for School & Life

February is Financial Aid Month! As Austin Community College District (ACC) current and future students work to navigate the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, ACC staff are ready to support students. … Continue reading

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ACC Votes: Make your voice heard in the March primary election

Early voting for the March 2024 primary elections starts soon! Austin Community College District (ACC) is committed to providing access to nonpartisan information about voter registration and voting procedures. The college encourages students, faculty, and … Continue reading

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Join ACC’s Adulting 101 for Essential Life Skills and Support

Getting ready for the next steps in life requires both skills learned inside and outside the classroom. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a one-day showcase called Adulting 101 to provide tools for young adults … Continue reading

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ACC takes the next step toward free tuition for the Class of 2024

Austin Community College District (ACC) is evaluating expanding eligibility for the pilot launch of its proposed FREE tuition program. The college presented updates during a work session on Monday, February 12, with the Board of … Continue reading

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ACC hosts Spring 2024 Wellness Week

With mid-terms just around the corner, it is a good time to do a wellness check. Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Student Life’s Wellness Week includes events from March 6-10 to help them overcome the … Continue reading

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ACC receives clean financial audit

Austin Community College District (ACC) received a clean report of its annual financial audit. The examination was conducted by external firm, Weaver and Tidwell, LLP. The firm presented its findings to the college’s Board of … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Legacy of Roland Hayes during Black History Month

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of events during Black History Month to honor the legacy and contributions of one of the college’s founding faculty members and the current director of the ACC … Continue reading

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ACC named top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

For the third time in five years, Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs released its 2023-24 … Continue reading

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Get FREE support this tax season with Prosper Tax Help at ACC Highland

Austin Community College District (ACC) and Foundation Communities are teaming up to provide free tax preparation assistance for Central Texans.  U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) joined the college and Foundation Communities to announce the new … Continue reading

NASA Selects ACC Student for Special Scholars Mission

Imagine working side-by-side with NASA engineers to dissect challenges and develop solutions. Austin Community College District (ACC) student Juan Manuel Monsivais-Peña doesn’t have to imagine — he just lived the experience.  Thousands of students across … Continue reading

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