How much funding does ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship provide?

ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship provides $5,000 per year in funding.

When is the deadline for ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholarship

Austin Community College Foundation

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Funding Amount

$5,000 per year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ACComplish @ St. Edward's Scholars Program

Overview: 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)

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