{"id":108,"date":"2022-06-06T19:26:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T19:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2026-11-11T04:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:32:17","slug":"financial-aid-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/financial-aid-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Workshops<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/dollarsndonuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-1024x448.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-150x66.png 150w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/FA-Outreach-Workshops-Dollar-Donuts-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dollar$ &amp; Donuts: Get Help. Get Answers. Get Financial Aid<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Workshops: <\/strong>Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> In-Person at the Highland Welcome Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help with paying for college?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dollar$ &amp; Donuts is a fun and supportive workshop where you\u2019ll get help completing your financial aid applications, submitting the ACC Scholarship Application, and exploring financial resources at ACC and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;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&#8217;ll also save time for Q&amp;A and can help you start your application on the spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We can help you with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\"><strong>Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/strong><\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.edu\/tasfa\"><strong>Texas Application for State Financial Aid TASFA)<\/strong><\/a><em> (for students who don\u2019t qualify for FAFSA)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Submitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.edu\/scholarships\"><strong>ACC Scholarship Application<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Answering your questions, helping you understand your eligibility, and connecting you with financial resources at ACC and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/dollarsndonuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Academic-Rescue-FY26-Web-Banner-850x350-px-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Academic-Rescue-FY26-Web-Banner-850x350-px-2.png 850w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Academic-Rescue-FY26-Web-Banner-850x350-px-2-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Academic-Rescue-FY26-Web-Banner-850x350-px-2-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Academic-Rescue-FY26-Web-Banner-850x350-px-2-767x316.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Rescue: Guide to GPA, Financial Aid, &amp; Student Support<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Workshops: <\/strong>Wednesday, November 18, from 1:30pm to 2:45pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> Virtual via Zoom<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeling overwhelmed with school but hesitant to seek help? Whether it&#8217;s a low GPA, incomplete courses, or concerns about financial aid, you&#8217;re not alone. This workshop, co-hosted by the Student Affairs and Financial Aid teams, is designed with you in mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this session, you&#8217;ll learn how to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand your GPA and track your progress<\/li>\n<li>Create a plan to achieve your goals to graduate or transfer<\/li>\n<li>Improve your GPA and academic performance<\/li>\n<li>Access financial aid and support resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;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&#8217;ll make them easy to understand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/evZrqZX4Wi8WPVc29\">RSVP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Campus to Loan Repayment: A Guide to Your Next Chapter<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/From-Campus-to-Repayment-AY26-27-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/From-Campus-to-Repayment-AY26-27-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px.png 800w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/From-Campus-to-Repayment-AY26-27-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/From-Campus-to-Repayment-AY26-27-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/From-Campus-to-Repayment-AY26-27-Web-Banner-800-x-350-px-150x66.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next Workshop: <\/strong>Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> Online via Zoom<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>From Campus to Loan Repayment: A Guide to Your Next Chapter<br \/><\/strong>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!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/austincc.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/1c_cx4_pQwWP9mod5Cy3fA\">RSVP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are committed to providing equal access to our events. If you require American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services or another accommodation to participate, please contact finaid@austincc.edu as early as possible. To support scheduling services, requests should be made at least ten business days prior to the event.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 Dollar$ &amp; Donuts: Get Help. 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