Explore Your Financial Aid

Looking for ways to pay for college? Check out these tips we recommend. You can even watch this video in Spanish. Este vídeo está disponible en español.

ACC offers grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study to help you pay for college. Some forms of financial aid are limited — apply early for the best options.

Quick Comparison

Aid Type Repayment Apply Via
Grants No* FAFSA or TASFA
Scholarships No* Scholarship application
Work-Study No, you earn wages FAFSA or TASFA + interest form
Federal Student Loans Yes, plus interest FAFSA + loan request
Private Student Loans Yes, plus interest Directly with lender
*Grants and/or scholarships may need to be paid back if you withdraw from your courses
Other options may be available to pay for college, such as tuition waivers, veteran benefits, or employer-paid tuition.

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