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Support ACC students this #GivingTuesday

Mark your calendar and get ready to support student scholarships at Austin Community College District (ACC) during the annual day of giving on Tuesday, November 28.  This year, the ACC Foundation hopes to raise $15,000 … Continue reading

Newest Campus Green Space Grand Opening Celebration at ACC Highland

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a major milestone at the grand opening of the newest green space at ACC Highland, the St. John Encampment Commons and UFCU Pavillion. The St. John Encampment Commons is … Continue reading

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Unlock Your Academic Potential with ACCelerators

ACC is committed to providing the best support for your educational journey. Get all the academic support in one place at the ACCelerators –– a cutting-edge, large-scale learning lab designed to empower you every step of the way! Continue reading

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Get one-of-a-kind artwork; Boots & Bats Gala auction reopens

The opportunity to give continues by bidding on one-of-a-kind artwork from the third annual Boots & Bats Gala. The silent auction is back open. Every dollar raised supports student scholarships. Continue reading

ACC celebrates the groundbreaking of the UFCU Pavilion

Work is underway for a new gathering space in Austin. More than 100 people turned out to celebrate the groundbreaking for the UFCU Pavilion at the Austin Community College District (ACC) Highland Campus Monday, March … Continue reading

Get free money for college: ACC scholarship season is now open

Austin Community College District (ACC) students can apply now for a scholarship for fall classes. There are more than 700 scholarships available, and it only takes one application to apply. “Students face many roadblocks pursuing … Continue reading

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ACC students named semifinalists for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

Four Austin Community College District (ACC) students are semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship provides transfer students with up to $55,000 a year to … 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

New $250k donation from NXP Foundation funds scholarships & new manufacturing lab

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a new $250,000 gift from NXP Foundation to support scholarships and a new advanced manufacturing lab at ACC Highland. The nonprofit organization associated with NXP Semiconductors presented a ceremonial … Continue reading

Support ACC students this #GivingTuesday

The ACC Foundation is asking the community to support ACC students on #GivingTuesday, November 29. The college hopes to raise $10,000 for student scholarships to fund four new annual scholarships. What you can do to … Continue reading

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