Did you graduate high school in 2024 or earn your GED® on/after July 1, 2023? You may be eligible for ACC Free Tuition, which eliminates tuition costs and general fees for three years at ACC, on top of any financial aid and scholarships you earn.
Your fall semester at Austin Community College is almost here! It’s your time to choose classes that excite you, earn workforce certificates designed to advance your career, and take that next step to finishing your degree, all with a class schedule that works for you.
With college programs designed to be more affordable and more flexible for every kind of student, you can start college while focusing on what matters most – your future.
Registration starts May 13 for current students and May 17 for new students. Choose fall courses designed to fit your busy schedule with affordable classes offered online and across ACC’s 11 Central Texas campuses.
Your time in college will be life-changing. From workforce certifications designed to fast track your career to seamless transfer programs that connect you to top universities, ACC is the #1 choice for both high school graduates and adults in Central Texas.
Austin Community College offers fully online degree and certificate programs. Find course schedules for ACC online classes below.
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Whether you’re new to ACC or a returning student, registering for fall classes at ACC is easy and convenient.
No need to reapply! Fall registration starts May 13, 2024. Find your start date below.
Do these steps as soon as possible:
You'll need to apply before registering, but the steps are simple and your application is 100% free, no fees!
You will need:
Please go to your nearest Testing Center to take advantage of this opportunity. No appointment needed. ACC application for admission required for new students to test for free.
Federal financial aid, diverse scholarship opportunities, and ACC support services like free groceries help make college worth it every step of the way. You can start college, start investing in your future, and start receiving financial support with 1-on-1 help from Austin Community College.
Prepare for your fall semester and get the classes you want by taking advantage of all your registration resources at Austin Community College.
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You can use this time to prepare and get to know ACC! Explore our Areas of Study or take a career assessment to find an academic path that matches your career goals. Have questions? Connect with us at austincc.edu/recruiting to attend an information session or meet 1-on-1 with an advisor to get your questions answered.
After applying to ACC, your first step to financial aid includes completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for financial grants, loans, and work study employment. Applying early helps ensure the best financial aid options, but FAFSA processes applications year round, meaning it is never too late to complete your FAFSA!
Priority applications for ACC’s fall scholarships end May 1st, 2024. However there is still time to submit your one time scholarship application to be eligible for hundreds of ACC Foundation scholarships for the fall and spring semesters.
If you have received an ACCeID and set up your account, you can skip the admissions and applications steps and start registering for classes! If you need help accessing your ACCeID and account information, connect with the ACC Student Help Desk at [email protected] or call 512-223-4636 for assistance.
Fall 2024 Payment Deadlines (Payment in Full or Payment Plan Established)
| I Registered… | You must pay in full or establish a payment plan by: |
| May 13 – August 13 | Tuesday, August 13, 11:59 p.m. |
| August 14 – August 20 | Tuesday, August 20, 11:59 p.m. |
| August 21 – August 27 | Tuesday, August 27, 11:59 p.m. |
| On or after August 28 | Weekly, generally each Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. |
Visit austincc.edu/tuition for information on payment plans and same day pay options.
Most courses easily transfer to the top universities across Texas, but credit transfer will vary by university. Learn more about ACC’s University Transfer program and how to plan your transfer with course equivalencies broken down by college.
ACC has an easy and convenient way to check transfer credits and course equivalencies. If the college or course you are looking for is not listed on this page under the Course Equivalencies column, tccns.org provides a comprehensive database of transfer credits and equivalencies across Texas colleges and universities.
Your best option is to connect with an ACC Recruiter at [email protected] or call 512-223-4636 for assistance applying. They can help point you in the right direction for required documents and transcripts, and assist in completing your application.
A student’s eligibility for the ACC Free Tuition pilot program is based primarily on two key factors: when they graduated and where they live or where they graduated from.
This means the following:
A student who meets the criteria above is likely eligible for the ACC Free Tuition pilot program. Students who live out-of-district will still be responsible for the out-of-district fee for each course ($201 per credit hour).
Here’s some information to help you understand what it means to be in the service area and in the district.
Service Area | The ACC service area covers all or portions of six Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson. You can view the service area map at austincc.edu/servicearea.
In-District | If you live within the service area and pay ACC taxes, you’re considered in-district. These areas include the City of Austin, Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Elgin ISD, Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Manor ISD, and Round Rock ISD.
Out-of-District | If you live within the service area but you do not pay ACC taxes or live in any of the taxing regions listed above, you’re considered out-of-district. You will still get free tuition and general fees, but will be responsible for the out-of-district fee ($201 per credit hour).
In-District Definition | If you live within the service area and pay ACC taxes, you’re considered in-district. These areas include the City of Austin, Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Elgin ISD, Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Manor ISD, and Round Rock ISD.
Out-of-District Definition | If you live within the service area but you do not pay ACC taxes or live in any of the taxing regions listed above, you’re considered out-of-district. You will still get free tuition and general fees, but will be responsible for the out-of-district fee ($201 per credit hour).
