ACC's Support Center provides specialized assistance and referrals to a select group of students who would benefit from additional assistance to overcome challenges and complete their education. Need help or have questions about the program? Click here.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility for the Support Center is based on your income. You may qualify for services if you are eligible for financial aid. 

Services & assistance

• Financial assistance for childcare & textbooks
  • You can receive funds to help you pay for childcare or purchase books, depending on your need and the type of funds available.
• Textbook loan program
  • The Support Center maintains a collection of textbooks for students to borrow and gives priority to students receiving assistance. Other students may request a loan after the first week of classes. See information and a list of textbooks.
• Educational & career guidance
  • Support Center Specialists and counselors provide you one-on-one guidance in planning your college education or career and how to become an effective student.
• Community resources
  • Many community services offer help with childcare, employment, or housing. View a list of related community resources. These links are for your convenience only; ACC is not responsible for the information on these websites. Remember to research facts or claims about services offered.

Apply for services & assistance

When to apply

Applications are accepted year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial awards are limited to available funds.

Follow these steps

For assistance during the 2020-2021 academic year, please complete this application for services, FY 2020-21 Application and email to scprogram@austincc.edu

• Fall 2020 semester priority deadline for services is July 16, 2020
• Check ACCmail regularly for notices of current or upcoming awards.
• For Questions about eligibility or services please complete this referral form.

For Faculty and Staff, if you would like an Advocate to reach out to a student about services, please complete this referral form, and submit to scprogram@austincc.edu.