ACC High School Programs Family Newsletter Volume 12| March 1, 2021

Relief Resources for Riverbats

The recent winter storm impacted many of us in various ways. We want to make sure you have access to resources that can help.

ACC Resources CRRSA Student Aid: The application for CRRSA will be reopening by the afternoon of Wednesday, February 24. This student aid is to support eligible students financially impacted during COVID-19. To learn more about how you can receive money to support your financial needs or tuition visit the CRRSA webpage. Mental Health Counseling: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, depressed or experiencing anxiety -- you’re not alone. We have counselors available to meet with you. You can request an appointment here.  Community Resources: Visit the community resources page for COVID-19 & Winter Storm Support (from food/water distribution to FEMA financial disaster relief to crowd-sourced community resources). Payment Deadlines and Tuition: For payment plan deadlines, billing, and other tuition inquiries. We ask that you send your inquiries to our business office at B2P@austincc.edu. Our business services team stands ready to assist. For more information, visit: Payment Plans & Deadlines Financial Aid: If you have questions about additional financial aid or financial aid eligibility please direct your questions to finaid@austincc.edu. Contact Your Professor: If you haven't already, check in with your professor if you have any questions about assignments, tests, projects, or make-up work. Remember they went through a difficult week as well. Please extend grace if they don't respond immediately.

Central Texas Community Resources

Our Social Support Resources team has put together this list of community support to help you and your family during these trying times. Please know that no entry on this resource list should be considered an official recommendation or endorsement by ACC. Winter Storm Information Guide 211 - Connectatx - United Way - Information Guide Financial Resources: FEMA Catholic Charities Disaster Relief Connect ATX  Legal Rights: Renter's Resources Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Lone Star Legal Aid Individual Assistance: Austin Mutual Aid Shower/Laundry Sign-Up TX Health Human Services: Mental Health Support Austin Cold 2-1-1 Texas Housing/Repairs: Austin Disaster Relief Catholic Charities of Central Texas Disaster Response Hotline: 512-766-7111 Austin Tenants Council: Find helpful materials and resources by clicking on this link: Renters Rights and Relief After a Disaster Telephone Housing Counseling: Call 512-474-1961 (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Monday-Thursday 1 PM to 4 PM) To schedule an appointment: Call 512-474-7006 (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 12 PM & 12:30 PM-5:00 PM) Online Counseling: Complete an online intake form for tenant and landlord information regarding rights or responsibilities. Food/Water: SNAP Tx Health & Human Services Replacement Benefits: For SNAP replacement benefits(up to 100%), mail-in or drop off Form Number H1855. For questions, call 211, select language, then option 2. Open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm  Hot Meals Waiver: Allows SNAP recipients to receive hot meals at approved SNAP retailers through the end of March. Food Access Calendar Central Texas Food Bank - Find Food Now Austin Disaster Relief Homebound individuals with food and water needs can call ADRN hotline 512-806-0800 or visit their website. Utilities Connect ATX Austin Area Electric Prices Austin Disaster Relief: To request assistance with home clean-up/debris due to plumbing damage or to request plumbing repairs, call Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 1-800-329-8052.

Reach Out To ACC Support Center!

At Austin Community College we want you to start strong and finish strong! Below find information about assistance with food, rent, counseling, health care and more. No entry on this resource list should be considered an official recommendation or endorsement by ACC. While we work to keep it up to date, services and program information may change. Please verify the accuracy of information when contacting any of the programs or services listed. For assistance accessing community resources, contact scprogram@austincc.edu Click Below To Learn More:

Community Resources

Is Your Student Thinking About An ACC Workforce Major?

Austin Community College is offering a $5,000 Career Scholars scholarship to qualified 2021 high school graduates entering ACC this Fall and majoring in an eligible workforce area of study. Applications are now open. Deadline to apply is April 30th.  Parents: Have your student submit this Request Form to receive more information from an Outreach Coordinator. If you are a high school instructor interested in hosting a virtual info session for your students, submit this Request Form

In The Know Riverbats!

Spring Break Holiday. No classes. College closed March 15-19th. Stay on top of it with our college-wide VIRTUAL EVENT CALENDAR

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.

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