{"id":47446,"date":"2024-01-30T21:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T21:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=47446"},"modified":"2025-04-24T12:06:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T17:06:51","slug":"5-1-get-money-for-college-acc-scholarship-season-is-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2024\/01\/30\/5-1-get-money-for-college-acc-scholarship-season-is-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"5\/1 | Get Money for College: ACC scholarship season is now open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Millions of dollars are now available to help students pay for college. Austin Community College District (ACC) scholarship season is in full swing, with more than 800 scholarship opportunities available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All ACC students are eligible to apply. Students only submit one application to be connected to all ACC scholarships. The college\u2019s in-house experts review applications to match students with a scholarship that meets their unique needs. Students may schedule an appointment with an ACC specialist for 1-on-1 application assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The priority deadline to apply for ACC scholarships is Wednesday, May 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 in 4 applicants receives money for college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can apply and be accepted for scholarships before completing your FAFSA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When completing your application, include work, volunteer, school history, and life experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your personal statement is a 250-500 word essay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be notified at your ACC email mid-summer if you&#8217;re selected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to general scholarships, students may find options specific to their major, an activity, or a personal circumstance. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Program Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASL Interpreter Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automotive Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code Welding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Construction Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic and Applied Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospitality Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Business or Logistics &amp; Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AAS (Associate of Applied Science) majors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity and Circumstance Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phi Theta Kappa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single mothers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Male Leadership Program participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have received their GED through the ACC Adult Education Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/\">austincc.edu\/scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of dollars are now available to help students pay for college. 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