College Connection opens doors to the variety of options that exist beyond high school.
Because many high school students find the college enrollment process intimidating, Austin Community College District provides hands-on, one-on-one support to assist students through each step of the college admissions process. ACC representatives visit area high schools several times per year.
With College Connection, students get one-on-one support through the college admissions process, including:
- Details on ACC's programs
- Free college placement exams
- Info about how to start at ACC and transfer to a four-year university
- Assistance with ApplyTexas and financial aid (FAFSA)
At high school graduation, participating seniors receive acceptance letters to Austin Community College. This letter shows your acceptance is good for life, so no matter where you go, you can always come home to ACC.
College Connection increases the number of graduating seniors who enter college. This increases students' earning potential and employment opportunities, ensuring the vitality of Central Texas communities.
"Suddenly, going to college changes from being a possibility to an expectation."
-Raymund Paredes, Texas Higher Education Commissioner
Related Facts
- College Connection was created in response to the State of Texas' Closing the Gaps initiative.
- The state's goal is to increase student enrollment in higher education by 630,000 by 2015.
- ACC's goal is to increase student enrollment in higher education by 15,000 more students by 2015.