{"id":48,"date":"2023-06-13T11:26:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:36:31","slug":"acc-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/military-families-center\/acc-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Find ACC Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Community College serves Central Texas as the primary gateway to higher education and technical training opportunities. As an integral resource in Central Texas, ACC partners with business and industry, universities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to meet our community\u2019s evolving needs. Find more below.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACC Resources for Registered Students<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Contact ACC<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.apps.austincc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact ACC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ACC\u2019s main number, quick information to all campuses, departments and administrative offices.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">ACC Student Scholarships<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Student Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Austin Community College offers more than $1 million in scholarships for students across Central Texas and online. Submit a single application and be automatically applied for hundreds of scholarship opportunities that can help pay for college at ACC.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Campuses<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses?src=student-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campuses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Austin Community College has 11 campuses conveniently located across Central Texas. Every campus offers a variety of classes and support services like libraries, learning labs, and computer labs. ACC&#8217;s three destination campuses, Highland Campus (central), Round Rock Campus (north), and Riverside Campus (south), also provide extended services and hours of operation. ACC\u2019s virtual campus offers 40+ degrees and certificates that can be completed 100% online.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Child Care Resources<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/personal-resources\/child-care-for-college-students\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/child-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Care Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finding affordable child care in Central Texas can be challenging. Austin Community College is here to help with scholarships for parents, full-day and evening child care opportunities, and additional resources.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Student Support<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/student-support\/\">Student Support<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Access an easy-to-search page of resources intended to help students plan, prepare for, and make the most out of their time in college. Student resources include easy links to academics, admissions, registration, support services, and more.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Veterans Services<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/veterans-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Services&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ACC&#8217;s Veterans Services offers friendly and knowledgeable support for a successful transition to college life. Get help from Veterans Affairs specialists in navigating the college enrollment process and enjoying the full value of your active duty or veteran\u2019s educational benefits.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACC Resources for Military Families (Non-Registered Students)<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">ACC Service Area<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/about-acc\/acc-district-and-service-area\" target=\"_blank\">Austin Community College Service Area<\/a>, The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/acc-district.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=fafc28af061749e886b9d6770f67b526\" target=\"_blank\">ACC System Base Map<\/a> shows ACC\u2019s &#8220;in district&#8221; areas. Residents in these areas receive reduced, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/tuition-and-financial-aid\/tuition-and-fees-chart\" target=\"_blank\">in-district tuition rates<\/a> and expanded access to programs and services. ACC&#8217;s service area encompasses 7,000 square miles and includes a variety of school districts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Community Resources<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/social-support\/find-essential-resources\/\">Community Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The office of Social Support Resources provides essential resources that can help you diversify your range of support for child care, housing, and more!<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">FREE Grocery Pick-Ups<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/calendars\/food-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Access Cale<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/calendars\/food-access\">ndar<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Austin Community College hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/social-support\/food-assistance\/free-groceries\/\">FREE Grocery Pick-Ups<\/a>. The Central Texas Food Bank Monthly and ATX Free Meal Calendar is also featured. The <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/student-care-center\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/student-care-center\/\">Student Care Center <\/a>is your hub for life support whether that\u2019s access to food or a connection to community resources, including housing, transportation, legal aid, family support, and more.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Legal Resources<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/equal-opportunity-compliance\/prohibition-of-discrimination-and-harassment\/resources\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Resources<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The following resources are available within the College and in the community. For more information, visit each resource site directly. Additional information can be found within the&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Resource Guide. The Guide provides an overview of resources and options to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment that is reported by ACC students and employees.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Scholarships for Military Families<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/scholarships\/military-related-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships for Military Families<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Browse scholarships created specifically for servicemembers and their families. These programs are available to financially support your journey in higher education at Austin Community College, or other colleges and universities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships for ACC students can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Resources for Military Families<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Texas Education Agency: Find a School<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/txschools.gov\/?view=schools&amp;lng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Education Agency Find a School<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need help finding a school for your child K-12? Texas Education Agency has a complete list of Texas public schools.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Child Care<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil\/mcc-central\/mcchome\/mccyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Military Childcare<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) is a DoD and U.S. Coast Guard fee assistance program for eligible families who cannot access military-operated child care due to distance or waitlists. With fee assistance, a portion of your child care costs is paid to offset the costs of community-based care. This makes it easier for families to afford quality child care from local community providers.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Afterschool Care and Summer Camps<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/austin.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/austin-after-school-and-saturday-classes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/austin.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/austin-after-school-and-saturday-classes\">Afterschool Care and Summer Camps<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kids Out and About offers comprehensive resources to assist parents in facilitating enriching experiences for their children, guiding them toward exceptional opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural enrichment within our community. For a broader array of activities in the Austin area, we recommend exploring <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/do512family.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Do512 family<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Licensing Resources<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bhec.texas.gov\/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bhec.texas.gov\/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors\/\">Texas Behavioral Health Licensing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Access licensure information for professional counselors, social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Whether you&#8217;re pursuing a license or need exam and application forms, this resource helps connect you with the right board and support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.state.tx.us\/page\/licensing\">Texas Medical Board Licensing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discover licensing pathways for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, radiologic technologists, and more through the Texas Medical Board. The site offers guidance on license types, temporary options, and requirements tailored to professionals and trainees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/apply\/\">TDLR \u2013 Occupational &amp; Trade Licenses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation oversees dozens of trades; from cosmetology to electricians to massage therapy. Their portal makes it easy to apply, renew, manage, or verify licenses across regulated industries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/military\/\">Military &amp; Spouse Licensing Help<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Service members, veterans, and military spouses can take advantage of special licensing pathways in Texas. Enjoy fee waivers, emergency renewals, expedited transfers, and recognition of out-of-state licenses; all designed to make occupational licensing more accessible during transitions.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Community College serves Central Texas as the primary gateway to higher education and technical training opportunities. 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