Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for community college · Austin, TX
How students pay for Austin Community College District
Sticker price $12,055 a year. After grants, the average student pays $2,445, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $1,069 to $9,816.
- 30,189undergraduates
- 19%graduate
- 11%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
ACC Free Tuition
Who: Students living in the ACC service area who graduated from a service-area high school or homeschool between spring 2024 and August 2028, or earned a Texas GED there between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2028; no GPA or income limits; international students not eligible What: No tuition or general fees for up to three consecutive years (five years if pursuing an ACC bachelor's degree); applied automatically after registering. Out-of-district fees, lab fees and books are…
Official details →What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $10,590 a year versus $2,550 for Texas residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
11%grant from Austin Community College Districtavg $2,001
36%Federal Pell Grantavg $7,441
8%state grantavg $3,105
65%federal student loanavg $5,562
Scholarships from Austin Community College District
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- ACC Foundation Scholarships (one application)Varies; paid toward tuition and fees, sometimes with a book stipend
Admitted ACC students with an ACCeID; one application with a 250-500 word personal statement auto-matches students to hundreds of scholarships, including ones for international and adult students.
- Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Texas residents or non-residents who show financial need on the FAFSA or TASFA and enroll in at least 6 credits.
- Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
Students with exceptional financial need enrolled at least half time; from 2026-27, new applicants who finished high school in the last two years in the top 25% of their class get priority.
- Texas Public Education Grant - Matching (TPEGM)Covers remaining tuition and fees
TEOG recipients whose tuition and fees are not fully covered by TEOG and other grants.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Texas
TEXAS Grant
Set each year by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; your school's aid office shows the current amount
Who qualifies: Texas residents with financial need who enrol at a Texas public university within 16 months of graduating high school (or 12 months of an associate degree).
How: File the FAFSA or TASFA. Priority deadline: 15 January.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Austin
| Studio | $1,330/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,410/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $835/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 78752. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Texas
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 4 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Texas follows the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$11,750median federal debt≈ $134/month over 10 years
$47,658median earnings10 years after enrolling
19%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Austin Community College District
Does Austin Community College District offer free tuition?
Yes: ACC Free Tuition. Students living in the ACC service area who graduated from a service-area high school or homeschool between spring 2024 and August 2028, or earned a Texas GED there between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2028; no GPA or income limits; international students not eligible No tuition or general fees for up to three consecutive years (five years if pursuing an ACC bachelor's degree); applied automatically after registering. Out-of-district fees, lab fees and books are….
What scholarships does Austin Community College District offer?
ACC Foundation Scholarships (one application) (Varies; paid toward tuition and fees, sometimes with a book stipend); Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) (Not published; limited funding); Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) (Not published; limited funding); Texas Public Education Grant - Matching (TPEGM) (Covers remaining tuition and fees). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Austin Community College District really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $2,445 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $1,069 to $9,816. The full cost of attendance before aid is $12,055.
Does Austin Community College District give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 11% of first-year students received a grant from Austin Community College District itself, averaging $2,001. 36% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $7,441).
How much is rent near Austin Community College District?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (78752) is $1,410 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,670 for a two-bedroom, about $835 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Austin Community College District?
Yes. The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Austin Community College District graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $11,750, about $134 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $47,658.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Austin Community College District. How these pages work.
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