Austin Community College District

What is the cost of studying for a year at Austin Community College District?

ACC costs depend heavily on where a student lives, how many credits they take, and whether their address qualifies for in-district tuition. Texas residency and residence inside ACC's taxing district are not interchangeable, so students should obtain the rate assigned to their own address before building a budget.

For 2024-25, reported part-time undergraduate tuition charges included $67 per credit at the lower resident rate and $335 per credit at the out-of-state rate. These per-credit figures are not a complete annual bill. Course materials and program-specific charges can add costs, while enrollment in fewer credits reduces tuition but can change aid eligibility.

The same reporting period lists approximately $1,200 for books and supplies and $18,240 as a room-and-board budgeting figure. ACC does not operate residence halls, so the latter is a living-expense estimate, not a college housing charge or meal-plan price. Transportation and personal expenses also belong in a full cost-of-attendance budget. Students should not add a per-credit estimate to a published annual tuition-and-fees figure without first checking whether fees are already included.

Published cost differs from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid received by the students included in the measure. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $4,388. That is a historical group average, not a quote for an individual applicant. Federal Pell Grants, eligible Texas aid, ACC scholarships, and other assistance may reduce a student's cost; federal loans must generally be repaid. Applicants seeking need-based aid should complete the FAFSA or other applicable state aid application and review ACC's current scholarship and priority-deadline instructions.

What are the work-study opportunities at Austin Community College District?

Eligible ACC students may combine classes with part-time work, including positions supported by Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a financial-aid program that helps eligible students earn wages through approved jobs; it is not a grant paid automatically and does not guarantee a position.

Students generally need to submit the applicable financial-aid application, meet eligibility requirements, receive a Work-Study offer, and apply for an available job. Ordinary part-time employment may have different eligibility and funding rules. Before accepting either type of position, students should compare its schedule with course meetings, clinical hours, and travel between campuses.

ACC also provides career support separate from student employment. Reported services include individual career planning, résumé and interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruiting, and job fairs. These can help students explore work or internships, but access to a service should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.