Current students at Austin Community College District (ACC) could receive financial relief for their final credit hours with a new scholarship.
AUSTIN — Following months of review and discussion, the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees approved 8-1 a proposal to offer free tuition for high school graduates and GED completers, starting with the class of 2024, at its Monday, April 1 meeting.
‘We're excited about the concept because when you talk to families, college affordability is probably the number one concern they have.’
Austin Community College District (ACC) is evaluating expanding eligibility for the pilot launch of its proposed free tuition program. The college presented updates during a work session on Monday, Feb. 12, with the board of trustees.
Staff Report AUSTIN — Austin Community College District (ACC) is considering piloting a new program to make college tuition free for all high school seniors in Central Texas.