ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship

ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholars Program

Special transfer program at ACC designed to help ACC students seamlessly transfer to St. Edward's University with dedicated advising, financial support, and community connections.

Geographic Scope: Austin, Texas (ACC to St. Edward's University in Austin)

Award Details:

• ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship: $5,000 per year (automatically awarded beginning Fall 2025)
• Transfer Merit Scholarships: $12,000–$18,000 per year based on academic performance
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Award: Additional $2,500 per year for PTK Honor Society members
• Affinity Scholarships: $5,000 per year for graduates of Catholic, KIPP, or IDEA high schools
• Need-Based Grants: St. Edward's invests $65+ million annually in scholarships and grants

Focus Areas:

• Psychology
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Finance
• Accounting
• Communication
• Kinesiology
• Biology
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Storytelling & Content Creation
• User Experience Design
• Philosophy
• Accelerated Graduate Pathways in Business and Behavioral Health
• Health Systems and Administration (in development)

Eligibility:

• Must be an ACC student planning to transfer to St. Edward's University
• Must meet St. Edward's transfer admission requirements
• Must maintain good academic standing at ACC
• Minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5
• Must demonstrate strong written ability within application essay

Additional Benefits:

• Streamlined transfer of credits through established 2+2 pathways
• Recognition of Texas Core Complete
• On-campus housing at St. Edward's (Casa residential community) while completing ACC coursework
• Integrated advising from both ACC and SEU advisors
• SEU Success Coach for personalized guidance
• Accelerated graduate pathways available for qualified students
• Access to experiential learning opportunities (internships, research)
• Campus amenities including dining, parking, and residential life support

What They Fund:

• Tuition and educational support
• Merit-based aid
• Need-based grants
• Housing assistance through Hilltop Housing

What They Don't Fund:

• Information not specified

Contact Information:

• Itzel Salas, Transfer Admission Counselor (Last names A-M): [email protected], 512-448-8706
• Aiyannah Lewis, Admission Recruiter for Health Sciences (Last names N-T; Pre-Nursing): [email protected], 512-448-8502
• Bryce Davis, Assistant Director of Transfer Admission (Last names U-Z): [email protected], 512-326-7333
• Tracy Canales, Director of Transfer Admission: [email protected], 512-448-8503

How to Apply

1. Enroll at ACC - Complete admission and registration at Austin Community College

2. Identify transfer pathway - Work with ACC advisor to select a 2+2 transfer pathway aligned with your intended major at St. Edward's

3. Connect with SEU Success Coach - During ACC enrollment, contact an SEU Success Coach for personalized guidance on:
- Transfer planning
- Scholarship information
- Housing options

4. Complete coursework at ACC - Maintain good academic standing and complete courses according to your transfer pathway

5. Prepare for transfer - When ready to transfer:
- Complete the St. Edward's transfer admission application
- Submit official ACC transcripts

6. Admission and scholarship awards - Once admitted to St. Edward's:
- Eligible students are automatically considered for the ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship ($5,000/year)
- Automatically reviewed for merit-based aid ($12,000–$18,000/year)
- PTK members automatically considered for additional $2,500/year award
- Need-based grants evaluated

7. Apply for housing - If interested in on-campus living at The Casa:
- Apply for Hilltop Housing as part of transition process
- Year-round housing available with dining, parking, and campus amenities

Required Materials:

St. Edward's transfer admission application

Official ACC transcript

Application essay demonstrating strong written ability

Proof of minimum 2.5 GPA at ACC

Key Advising Support:

ACC advisors assist throughout coursework

SEU Success Coaches provide ongoing guidance

Integrated advising model ensures seamless transition

Advisors help with experiential learning opportunities (internships, research with faculty)