High School Programs Newsletter
Volume 3 | September 15, 2020
Welcome from Faculty
Austin Community College faculty offer some quick tips for ACC High School parents of Dual Credit students on managing expectations in a college classroom.
 High School Programs Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty - Professor, Talisia McHugh
Department of Student Development
Professor, Samuel Echevarria-Cruz
Department of Sociology
Professor, Shannon Sinegal
Department of Government
Guide to Online Tutoring
As your student gets further into their coursework, they may find the need for a little extra academic assistance. ACC tutoring services are available online! Students should not hesitate to utilize this FREE service. Click the video below to learn more!
tutoring
Career Scholarship Recruiting Program
This semester, Austin Community College welcomes 150 freshmen into the inaugural Career Scholars Scholarship program. This collaboration between the college, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and Capital Area Workforce Solutions is designed to close the local skills gap with homegrown talent in specific high-demand industries. Scholarship recipients receive $5000 to use towards earning a certificate, or associate’s degree. Seniors from early college high schools are selected for their growth potential and once in the program, they are equipped with wrap-around services that will help ensure success in the program and beyond. While the $5,000 scholarship alleviates some of the financial burden so students can focus on learning, the scholarship program is built with opportunities for mentorships and internships so the students learn what types of soft skills hiring managers are looking for. Students from underserved communities exit the program with the skills they need, the connections that will aid them and with low to no student debt. When asked about the programming, one career scholar said “It is important to utilize my resources, such as contacting mentors and asking questions. It's nice to know I have such caring people looking out for me, and I will be supported throughout my college years."

The 2020-21 Career Scholars application opens late fall!
Seniors graduating from the following schools are encouraged to apply:  All AISD Early College High Schools: Akins, Crockett, Eastside Memorial, LBJ, Navarro, Northeast and Travis; Del Valle HS & ECHS; Elgin HS & ECHS; Manor HS & ECHS; and Round Rock ECHS. Eligible Areas of Study include majors in Business, Computer Science/ IT, Education, Engineering, Applied Technology/Manufacturing and Health Sciences.

Office of Student Life helps with Food Assistance
meal assistance
Food Pantry
Every Student Life Office has a food pantry that is free and available for all ACC students to utilize. Stop by any Student Life Office to learn more! We look forward to resuming these services once we can safely return to campuses.

Central Texas Food Bank Distribution
Student Life partners with Central Texas Food Bank to bring free, healthy foods to ACC students
Tips for Your ACC Student
Save These Dates
  Fall Graduation Applications Due Friday, October 2

The new spring registration dates are as follows:
  • Current Students: October 26, 2020
  • New Students: November 2, 2020
  • Same Day Pay: January 4, 2021

All 2020 Payment Deadlines

Keep Updated on COVID-19
Visit ACC’s COVID-19 Informational website for the latest updates about how ACC is responding to COVID-19 and details about fall classes and new health and safety measures.
Quick Guide to Common Questions
This newsletter is produced by the Office of College and High School Relations at Austin Community College. Send feedback to collegenow@austincc.edu or yvette.flores@austincc.edu.

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