Paying for College
You Can Afford College. Austin Community College 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 you with dozens of ways to save. At ACC, we're committed to making higher education affordable for everyone.
Get cash for college
There is more available money than ever before, with options for cash awards from COVID relief funds, financial aid, and scholarships to use for tuition, living expenses, and more.
COVID Relief Funds
Payments provided students enrolling at ACC since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.
Financial Aid
Federal aid money is available for eligible students. Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. ACC can help.
Career Scholars
$5,000 scholarships for the Class of 2022 and other adult learners. This program includes mentors and possible paid internships.
Foundation Scholarships
Hundreds of scholarship opportunities for current and new students with only one application.
Co-Enrollment Options at ACC
Explore options that help students co-enroll in Texas’s top universities while attending ACC. You can save even more on your bachelor’s degree, enjoy ACC’s support resources, and start college close to home. Connect with ACC Recruitment Services to get more information about these co-enrollment programs.
| Program | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| TechTeach at ACC | Earn your teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech in one year through the TechTeach program at ACC. | Learn More |
| Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC | Become an Aggie Engineer through ACC and A&M’s co-enrollment partnership, connecting aspiring students to the top engineering program in Texas. | Learn More |
| Concordia Connect 3+1 | Career-tech majors can take a co-enrollment path to a bachelor’s degree at Concordia University Texas. | Learn More |
| UT Austin PACE | Take an excellent and affordable path to the University of Texas at Austin through ACC’s new co-enrollment pathway program. | Learn More |
| Texas State University Pathways | ACC sends more students to Texas State than anyone else. Take advantage of this co-enrollment program that allows students to take courses at ACC and Texas State simultaneously. | Learn More |
Tuition and Costs
ACC's tuition has not increased in 5 years! Your tuition and general fees are determined by residency status.
Payment Plans
Interest-free payment plans are available that give you more time to pay for your classes.
Important Dates
Spring 2022
Classes start
January 18, 2022
New student registration starts
November 1, 2021
Same day pay starts
January 3, 2022
Summer 2022
Classes Start
May 31, 2022
New student registration starts
April 18, 2022
Same day pay starts
May 16, 2022
Fall 2022
Classes start
August 22, 2022
New student registration starts
May 23 2022
Same day pay starts
August 9, 2022
More Ways to Save
While scholarships and financial aid are usually the first options that come to mind to help pay for college, there are a variety of options you might not have considered that can save you thousands on your college education.
Eliminate Textbook Costs
Classes that are classified as Z-Degree and OER use free materials and open educational resources to save you money.
Emergency Fund
Experiencing an unanticipated financial setback? We might be able to help.
Veterans Services
Specialists are available to help you access the full value of your military benefits.