Is there a special college application or other enrollment assistance for students with disabilities?<\/a><\/p> All students complete the ACC application<\/a>. Visit the College Destination Center<\/a> if you need help completing the application or have specific enrollment questions.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Do I get preferred or early registration as a student with a disability?<\/a><\/p> Students with disabilities register at the same time as other students. In order to ensure you get the classes you want, we recommend meeting with your advisor to plan your classes early, so you can register as soon as registration opens, see registration dates<\/a>.<\/p>\n SAS can help you build your schedule after you have met with your advisor.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Are students with a disability exempt from taking the TSI?<\/a><\/p> No. All students, including those with disabilities who do not meet the state requirement for college readiness must take the TSI. There are some exemptions based on previous test scores. Review TSI exemptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I qualify for a deaf\/blind tuition waiver, but was charged the full tuition. Why?<\/a><\/p> Students who have a tuition waiver must maintain a 2.0 GPA, and\/or a 50 percent completion rate and\/or not have in excess of 90 hours of college credit for the waiver to continue.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I have a tuition waiver, but have a balance due for my classes. Why do I owe money?<\/a><\/p> Your tuition waiver covers tuition and fees, but may not cover other charges for registration including first day books, and other costs associated with your classes. You are responsible for paying any outstanding monies by the posted tuition deadline<\/a>. Please log in to Online Services<\/a> to check for any outstanding balance due.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n English is my second language and I need more time on my tests. Can I apply for accommodations?<\/a><\/p> English as a second language is not, in and of itself, considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, so ACC does not provide accommodations for ESL students. If English is your second language and you also have a disability, you may apply for accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn more about ESL classes.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n What if I have a complaint?<\/a><\/p> ACC is fully committed to complying with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended 2010 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504) and providing equal education\u00adal opportunities to otherwise qualified students with disabilities.<\/p>\n Complaint procedure<\/strong> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Does information about my disability appear on my official ACC transcript?<\/a><\/p> No, your disability information is not part of your official transcript.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Does Student Accessibility Services provide tutoring?<\/a><\/p> No. ACC does offer tutoring through the Learning Lab<\/a>, and Academic Coaching<\/a> is available to help students.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I'm pregnant. Do I qualify for services?<\/a><\/p> Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, and other pregnancy loss. Students can request Title IX accommodations through the College’s Title IX Coordinator.<\/a> More information regarding these rights can be found here<\/a>. If you have been diagnosed with a disability related to pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, or other pregnancy loss, then students can register with SAS <\/a>to establish accommodations. <\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I have a service animal. What do I do?<\/a><\/p> You may have your service animal with you anytime or in any place while you are on an ACC campus or property. Your use of a service animal at ACC is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service animals are considered an extension of your person. Therefore, ACC does not require any official documentation or formal approval for you to have your animal with you while on campus<\/p>\n Note that under ADA regulations, a service animal is defined as a dog or a miniature horse that has been individually trained to perform specific tasks that are directly related to your disability.<\/p>\n Please review ACC Board Policy: FAB \u2014 Equal Educational Opportunity: Service Animals<\/a> for additional information about service animals on ACC campuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have additional questions about service animals, please email sas@austincc.edu<\/a>. For accommodations, please complete Student Accessibility Services\u2019 application for services<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n I have an emotional support animal. Are they allowed on ACC campuses?<\/a><\/p> Emotional support, therapy or comfort animals are not fully protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and do not have the same access rights to ACC campuses or property as service animals. Please review ACC Board Policy: FAB \u2014 Equal Educational Opportunity: Service Animals<\/a> for additional information about service animals on ACC campuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have further questions, please email sas@austincc.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Follow the student complaint procedure<\/a> if you believe you have been subjected to discrimination based on your disability or denied access or accommodations required by law.<\/p>\n