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 Lights Up Purple to Honor Largest Scholarship Gift in College History
Paying for college is one of the biggest barriers students face. According to national data, 68 percent of students worry about having enough money to pay for school. Austin Community College District (ACC) is proud … Continue reading
Apply Now for a Scholarship this Fall: Why students say it’s worth it!
There is still time to get cash for college. Scholarship season is here, and students who submit an application by Sunday, May 1, get priority consideration for fall scholarships. Scholarships are the closest thing students … Continue reading
9 years in a row: Austin Community College District keeps tuition low
Austin Community College District (ACC) Trustees voted to keep tuition and fee rates unchanged for 2022-23 to help make college more affordable for more students. The decision came during the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, … Continue reading
Millions of dollars in federal aid now available for college students
The new 2022–23 FAFSA application opens October 1, 2021 The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opens Friday, October 1, 2021. Current and future college students who want money to help pay … Continue reading
NI and ACC launch new Career Scholars program
Austin Community College District (ACC) and NI (formerly National Instruments) announce a new all-inclusive scholarship program to help students from underserved communities gain careers in STEM fields. The NI Technical Scholar Program is part of … Continue reading
Join an information session for tips on finding money for college
Need money for college? Austin Community College District (ACC) can help you find it. The college hosts a series of workshops each month through summer to share information about financial aid options and resources. “Most … Continue reading