Austin Community College District (ACC) students interested in transferring to St. Edward’s University can take advantage of ACComplish @ St. Edward’s, a transfer program designed to make earning a bachelor’s degree more affordable and easier to navigate. With the program’s priority application deadline approaching in November, students are encouraged to explore their options and begin the application process.

The partnership combines transfer planning, financial support, and academic guidance at St. Edward’s while completing coursework at ACC.

What Students Can Get Through ACComplish

  • $5,000 annual scholarship: Eligible ACC students transferring directly to St. Edward’s can receive the ACComplish scholarship in addition to available merit and need-based financial aid for transfer students.
  • Clear transfer pathways: Students can follow any of the approved degree tracks, where they first complete an associate degree at ACC and then transfer to St. Edward’s to finish a bachelor’s degree. Participating majors include business administration, accounting, marketing, psychology, biology, communication, kinesiology, nursing, criminal justice, and more.
  • Advising and coaching: ACC and St. Edward’s advisors help students plan coursework, understand transfer requirements, and explore financial aid, internships, and other academic and career opportunities.
  • Graduate degree opportunities: Qualified students may be able to begin graduate-level coursework through accelerated pathways in areas including business and behavioral health.

Who Can Apply?

ACComplish @ St. Edward’s is designed for ACC students who plan to transfer directly to St. Edward’s University to complete a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must meet St. Edward’s transfer admission requirements, maintain good academic standing at ACC, have a minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate strong writing ability in their application essay.

Students should work with an ACC advisor to identify a pathway that fits their intended major. They can also connect with a St. Edward’s Success Coach for guidance on transfer planning, and scholarships.

Once admitted to St. Edward’s, eligible students are automatically considered for the ACComplish scholarship and other available merit- and need-based aid.

For more information, visit austincc.edu/accomplish.