Many high school students find the college enrollment process intimidating. But you've got no worries. By completing these four simple steps, any high school senior can be ready to register for college. Once you do, you're guaranteed lifetime access to college classes!
4 steps and you're in!
1. Apply - Complete your college application on-line at ApplyTexas. ACC staff advisors will guide you through the process at your school. Or, you can begin the ACC enrollment process now by completing the admissions application.
Undocumented student can also attend college based on Senate Bill 1528 eligibility if you qualify, complete the application on-line ApplyTexasand complete all the admissions requirements. Your school ID can be used as your photo ID.. ACC staff advisors will guide you throught the process at your school.
2. Test - ACC uses the COMPASS and ASSET tests to determine which college classes you place into*. Through the College Connection program, the $29 test fee is waived and you can test at your high school during the school day. The assessment booster (PDF) packet has study guide questions and a sample test. Visit ACC's assessment page for more information.
3. Advising - You will talk to an ACC advisor about which classes are right for you. ACC's advising and counseling page has many tools to help you decide on our classes and degree plans. Your College Connection advisor can help you with these important decisions, even if you are planning to go to another college or university.
4. Financial Aid - We make it simple to decide how to pay for college. College Connection financial aid personnel will review your options with you at your school. They'll also invite your parents to learn more about the financial aid process. You can find tuition information at ACC's Costs page. The financial aid page includes eligibility information, forms, and contact numbers to the nearest campus. If you're requesting financial aid, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSAform.
Undocumented student may also be eligible for Financial Aid assistance for eligibility information and complete the Texas Application for Students Federal Aid TAFSA forms are avaliable at ACC Financial aid Offices.
Everyone will need to fill out an ACC;s financial aid application to fill out any and all forms you will need your and your parents previous year's W-2s and or tax returns.
*(Certain scores on the TAKS, SAT, or ACT might exempt you from ACC's assessment tests. Talk to an advisor or your high school counselor for details.)