{"id":52852,"date":"2026-10-01T15:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=52852"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:25:29","slug":"financial-aid-month-acc-helps-you-get-a-head-start-on-fall-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/10\/01\/financial-aid-month-acc-helps-you-get-a-head-start-on-fall-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid Month: ACC Helps You Get a Head Start on Fall 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October is Financial Aid Month, and it\u2019s a great time to get a head start on your 2027\u201328 <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highered.texas.gov\/our-work\/empowering-our-students\/tasfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to figure it out alone. Throughout October, ACC\u2019s financial experts are offering workshops where you can get personalized help with your application, learn about your options, and get your questions answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACC workshops can help you apply for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grants \u2014 money you generally don\u2019t have to repay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work-study \u2014 part-time jobs that can help you pay for college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loans \u2014 money you borrow and repay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships \u2014 financial support that may help cover college costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October Workshop Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highland Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday, October 8 | 4\u20136:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, October 28 | 4\u20136:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building 1000, Welcome Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/hlc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round Rock Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, October 14 | 4\u20136:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building 1000, Welcome Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/rrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hays Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, October 20 | 4\u20136:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building 1000, Computer Classroom 1301<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online via Zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link provided by email after RSVP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/acc-financial-aid-workshops\/virtual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tambi\u00e9n ofrecemos ayuda en espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For details, resources, and to RSVP for a workshop, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/famonth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austincc.edu\/famonth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027\u201328 FAFSA and TASFA open October 1. When you submit your application<strong>, use ACC\u2019s school code: 012015.<\/strong> After you apply, you can track your financial aid status through Self-Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need financial aid for fall 2026, spring 2027, or summer 2027, you can still submit the 2026\u201327 FAFSA or TASFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/06\/03\/financial-aid-updates-coming-for-2026-27-what-acc-students-should-know\/\">Financial aid rules have changed for the 2026\u201327 academic year, including updates to federal student loans, Pell Grant eligibility, TASFA requirements, and federal loan repayment options.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/financialaid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit ACC\u2019s Financial Aid Office for resources, tips, and expert advice<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is Financial Aid Month, and it\u2019s a great time to get a head start on your 2027\u201328 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).&nbsp; You don\u2019t have to figure it out alone. 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