Myth 1: I missed the deadline and can no longer apply.<\/a><\/p> Reality:<\/strong> It is always best to apply early, but if you\u2019ve missed the ACC priority date<\/a>, you still have time to apply! If you have already paid for your classes, once your financial aid has been processed you can potentially receive a reimbursed amount based on your eligibility. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can plan your college expenses and keep your educational goals on track.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 2: My parents \/ I make too much money, so I do not qualify for financial aid.<\/a><\/p> Reality:<\/strong> Income is not the only factor considered for financial aid. Details like family size and other allowances are also considered. Complete the FAFSA to check your eligibility.<\/p>\n Example Scenarios: All students below have the same family income but have different family situations: family size and other factors.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 3: I\u2019ve applied for financial aid before and did not qualify for any free money.<\/a><\/p> Reality: <\/strong>Even if you\u2019ve applied for financial aid and don\u2019t qualify for any grant funding, you can still apply for scholarships! The ACC Foundation<\/a> administers numerous scholarships for ACC students based on GPA, financial need, family status, educational background, and\/or academic major.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 4: I am not enrolled full-time (12 credits), so I do not qualify for any aid.<\/a><\/p> Reality:<\/strong> You do not need to enroll full-time to receive financial aid but some financial aid awards may be reduced for students enrolled in fewer than 12 credits per semester. Each student\u2019s financial aid eligibility is different, so it is important to talk to the financial aid office about your awards.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 5: My parents are not U.S. citizens, so I do not qualify for financial aid.<\/a><\/p> Reality:\u00a0<\/strong>Your parents\u2019 citizenship status does not affect your eligibility for financial aid. If you are a U.S. Citizen or\u00a0Eligible Non-Citizen<\/a>, you may still fill out the FAFSA. Dependent students are still required to provide parental information. <\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 6: I am an undocumented student or DACA student with Texas residency, so I do not qualify for financial aid.<\/a><\/p> Reality: <\/strong>Although you are not eligible for federal aid, you may still qualify for Texas state grants and other types of financial aid<\/a>. Follow these instructions<\/a> to apply for state aid through the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA). Funding is limited for state financial aid so completing your application by the priority date<\/a> is key.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Myth 7: I already receive veteran benefits or other assistance (scholarships, tuition waiver), so I do not qualify for financial aid.<\/a><\/p> Reality: <\/strong>Many students with these benefits are still eligible for financial aid. You deserve to find out if financial aid can cover additional school expenses.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow the Financial Aid Steps<\/a> and complete the FAFSA online at https:\/\/studentaid.gov<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What\u2019s Next? Follow the Financial Aid Steps and complete the FAFSA online at https:\/\/studentaid.gov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":42,"menu_order":-49,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n