Supporting Students with Children

A family of four, including a man, woman, and two kids, poses happily at the ACC Highland Social Staircase

Are you a parent in addition to being a student? You’re not alone! Approximately 28% of ACC students are parents. ACC is here to support and empower Riverbats like you by connecting you to resources on campus and in the community so that you can stay focused on achieving your academic goals.

How We Can Help

A young child with curly hair sits on a colorful toy car in a playground setting. The child is wearing a light purple hoodie and pink pants, with pink sneakers. In the background, there are additional toy cars and a fenced area with greenery. The child has a focused expression, looking directly at the camera.

Child Care

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A woman with glasses and red hair, wearing a plaid shirt, is seated at a table covered with a blue tablecloth that reads "Financial Aid." She is engaged in conversation with another woman who has long brown hair and is wearing a backpack. The second woman is standing and looking at a tablet. In the background, there are various informational materials and decorations visible on the walls.

Financial Support

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A group of six students is gathered around a large round table in a modern study space. They are engaged in discussion, with books, papers, and a calculator spread out on the table. In the background, several other students are working at individual desks with computers. The room is bright and spacious, featuring large windows that let in natural light.

Academic Support

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A young woman with long dark hair and glasses is reaching for a can of black beans on a shelf in a food pantry. She is wearing a light green striped shirt and has a pink backpack slung over one shoulder. In her other hand, she holds a shopping basket. The shelves are stocked with various canned goods and food items, and the room has a welcoming atmosphere.

Food

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A well-organized office space featuring a woman sitting at a desk with dual computer monitors. The desk is equipped with various office supplies and personal items. Behind her, there are framed certificates and artwork on the wall. The room has a warm ambiance with a lamp providing light, and a bookshelf filled with documents and books is visible in the background. The floor has a patterned carpet, adding a touch of color to the space.

Other Essential Resources

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Are you an ACC Parenting Student?

Click the link below to complete the Student Parent Status Survey and identify yourself as a Parenting Student at Austin Community College.

You will unlock valuable benefits, including:

  • First-day access to course registration each semester.
  • Support from a Parenting Student Liaison to help you navigate internal services and connect with community resources
Student Parent Status

Access Virtual Mental Health Support 24/7

Austin Community College provides parenting students with free, secure virtual mental health and medical care services through TimelyCare — the most trusted virtual health and well-being solution for learning communities.

Log in with your ACCMail anytime to learn more and get started online at timelycare.com/austincc

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