Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office provides assistance to students in the form of grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. The amount and type of aid depends on the availability of funds and a student’s established financial need. ACC reviews financial aid applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Because financial aid resources are limited, students seeking financial aid should submit an application by the priority deadline. Priority deadlines are Oct. 15 for the spring semester and April 1 for the fall semester.

Education Tax Benefits: There are certain federal income tax benefits for students and families that pay tuition, fees and other higher education expenses. To learn more about these tax benefits, you may go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov and request IRS Publication 970 or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM .The ACC Business Services Office mails the IRS 1098T form to all college credit students by January 31 of each year .

Foster Care Champions

The college has developed a support system for ACC students who grew up in foster care to help them make a successful transition into higher education. The campus Advising Office has a “campus champion” to provide one-on-one support and create a community of scholars among former foster youth. Campus champions also work closely with former foster youth to address their specialized legal, medical, housing, and financial needs. Visit the website for details.

Learning Labs and Tutoring

The Learning Lab offers free tutoring to all ACC students by qualified instructors and tutors. Available at each campus, the Learning Lab is open weekdays and weekends; hours vary by location. The lab offers

• Individual instruction in an open-access lab
• Traditional and/or computerized one-on-one and small group instruction
• Skills review workshops/materials
• Self-paced independent study
• Supplemental instruction
• Tutorial software