{"id":70,"date":"2023-03-02T14:57:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2023-12-18T15:33:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T20:33:53","slug":"adult-career-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/adult-career-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Career Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner-1024x354.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo collage of ACC students.\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner-1024x354.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner-300x104.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner-768x266.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner-150x52.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/03\/ACC_FY20_Adult-CareerScholarships_850x350-Banner.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An All-Inclusive Scholarship Program<\/h2>\n<p>Austin Community College\u2019s Career Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity for busy adults who need to consider a work-life-college balance. This all-inclusive scholarship provides full financial and academic support while you complete the career training that leads to a bright future for you and your family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Career Paths<\/h3>\n<p>The Career Scholars Program for adults is open to adult learners interested in the following career areas, which have strong hiring and salary opportunities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting\/Bookkeeping<\/li>\n<li>Computer Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Health Sciences&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Culinary Arts<\/li>\n<li>Design, Manufacturing, Construction &amp; Applied Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h3>\n<p>This particular scholarship program is flexible to accommodate your busy schedule. You may attend ACC part time or full time, depending on your work and family life. We will cover your tuition and fees \u2014 a $5,000 value \u2014 while you&#8217;re attending ACC. You&#8217;ll also receive hands-on support from faculty, academic advisors, and career services professionals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirements<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Meet the eligibility requirements<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be at least 18 years of age.<\/li>\n<li>Be eligible to work in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate financial need.<\/li>\n<li>Have a GPA of at least 2.5, if any ACC classes have been taken.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in at least 8 credit hours at ACC per semester (fall and spring).<\/li>\n<li>Major in one of the&nbsp;designated career areas:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting\/Bookkeeping<\/li>\n<li>Computer Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Health Care<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Applied Tech\/Skilled Trades<\/li>\n<li>Fire &amp; Police<\/li>\n<li>UX Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Step 2: Complete FAFSA<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\">Complete the FAFSA<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Step 3: Complete the scholarship application<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:&nbsp;<\/strong>Complete the<strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/austincc.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\" target=\"_blank\">scholarship application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalized Support<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive tons of encouragement and guidance throughout your time in the program. ACC working adult Career Scholars get FREE:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enrollment assistance<\/li>\n<li>Job search and resume guidance<\/li>\n<li>Advising and counseling<\/li>\n<li>Help navigating finances<\/li>\n<li>Access to the Student Emergency Fund<\/li>\n<li>Tutoring and academic support<\/li>\n<li>Low-cost child care, and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Career Scholar<\/h3>\n<p>To apply for the adult learner scholarship, use your ACCeID credentials to sign in to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Academicworks application system<\/a>&nbsp;and follow the prompts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An All-Inclusive Scholarship Program Austin Community College\u2019s Career Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity for busy adults who need to consider a work-life-college balance. 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