The Financial Aid Office offers several workshops for students to learn about their student loans, regain their eligibility, or apply for financial aid (see details below).
Upcoming Workshops
Loan Zone: Navigating Your Student Loans
Next Workshop: February 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Format: Online via Zoom
Description:
Student loans can feel overwhelming – but they don’t have to!
Hosted by ACC’s Office of Financial Aid, Loan Zone is a free workshop that walks you through the ins and outs of federal student loans. Whether you’re just getting started or getting ready to repay, you’ll leave with the knowledge you need to feel more confident about your next steps. Join us online or in-person at the Highland Campus Welcome Center to get the answers you need!
From Campus to Loan Repayment
Next Workshop: February 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Format: Online via Zoom
Description:
From Campus to Loan Repayment: A Guide to Your Next Chapter
Virtual workshop designed to help recent graduates or past loan borrowers take charge of their financial future. Learn about your repayment options, key insights on forbearance and forgiveness, and tips and tools to support your success!
Registration information coming soon!
Dollar$ & Donuts: Get Help. Get Answers. Get Financial Aid
Next Workshop: TBD
Format: In-Person at the Highland Welcome Center
Description:
Need help with paying for college?
Dollar$ & Donuts is a fun and supportive workshop where you’ll get help completing your financial aid applications, submitting the ACC Scholarship Application, and exploring financial resources at ACC and beyond.
Whether you’re just getting started or stuck on a specific step, our team is here to guide you through the process and boost your confidence. We’ll also save time for Q&A and can help you start your application on the spot.
We can help you with:
- Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid TASFA) (for students who don’t qualify for FAFSA)
- Submitting the ACC Scholarship Application
- Answering your questions, helping you understand your eligibility, and connecting you with financial resources at ACC and beyond
Academic Rescue: Guide to GPA, Financial Aid, & Student Support
Next Workshop: TBD
Format: Online via Zoom
Description:
Feeling overwhelmed with school but hesitant to seek help? Whether it’s a low GPA, incomplete courses, or concerns about financial aid, you’re not alone. This workshop, co-hosted by the Student Affairs and Financial Aid teams, is designed with you in mind. You’ll learn how to:
- Understand your GPA and track your progress
- Create a plan to achieve your goals to graduate or transfer
- Improve your GPA and academic performance
- Access financial aid and support resources
We’ll also explain how your grades and course completion affect your financial aid. Terms like Academic Standards of Progress (ASP) and Satisfactory Academic Process (SAP) might sound tricky, but we’ll make them easy to understand. RSVP to take control of your educational future!