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26th Annual Giving Tree Campaign supports ACC students with children

Austin Community College District (ACC) is expanding its annual Giving Tree Campaign. Now in its 26th year, the campaign supports students and their families over the holiday season. Last year, more than 400 children and … Continue reading

Top 5 ways to help pay for college

Austin Community College District (ACC) is here to help you reach your college and career goals. Paying for classes should never get in the way. We offer the best tuition rates around and can connect … Continue reading

ACC kicks off fall 2020 semester

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomed students for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, August 24 with enhanced support and educational options to keep students on track. The college continues to monitor regional developments and … Continue reading

ACC distributed $3.9 million to help students pay for college & expenses amid COVID-19

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to distribute funds for students impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). In spring and summer semesters, more than 3,600 students received federal aid dollars through the ACC CARES Act … Continue reading

Fall registration opens for all students Monday, June 15

Registration for fall classes at Austin Community College District (ACC) begins Monday, June 15. Most fall courses will remain online.  “There are still a lot of unknowns about the Coronavirus, and ACC continues to monitor … Continue reading

Support students in need: Donate now to the Student Emergency Fund

For more information please visit: https://www.austincc.edu/offices/acc-foundation/student-emergency-fund

25th Annual Giving Tree Campaign aims to support 500 ACC students

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its 25th annual Giving Tree campaign to support students and their families over the holiday season. Faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to visit the Giving Tree, located in … Continue reading

Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help.

Austin American-Statesman: Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help. By Lara Korte Despite a wet cold front that blew in overnight, the crowd of college students began … Continue reading

Students contributed over $44,000 to fund their own financial emergencies

A Message From Student Money Management Office Director Karen Serna: In 2018, a financial wellness survey conducted of ACC students found that 56% of students would have trouble getting $500 to meet an unexpected need in the … Continue reading

New laws, adult ed, and student services discussed at June 3 Board meeting

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees heard reports on the 86th Texas Legislative Session, adult education programs, and student wraparound services during its June 3 regular meeting. 86th Legislative SessionDr. Molly Beth … Continue reading

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