The Affordability Scholarship

How to Apply

Important: No application required. Eligible students are automatically awarded.

Eligibility Verification Steps

1. Check your eligibility status - Log in to Student Planning in Self-Service at ACC
- Run degree audit
- Review credits toward your degree program
- Monitor progress toward 45 credit hour requirement

2. Automatic identification - The college automatically identifies eligible students
- Your student ID will be tagged as eligible in the system
- No forms or documents to submit

Using Your Tuition Credits

Step 1: Earn 45+ credit hours

Complete 45 or more credit hours toward your first associate degree at ACC

System will automatically identify you as eligible

Step 2: Plan your registration

Meet with your ACC advisor

Map out your next courses

Plan how to use your tuition credits most effectively

Verify timeline for when you can apply credits

Step 3: Register for classes

Use the same standard registration process

Your tuition benefit will automatically be reflected in your bill

You will still see charges for non-covered fees (out-of-district fees, textbook costs, course-specific fees)

Monitoring Your Account

1. Log into Self-Service - Access Student Planning
2. Check Financial Information - Select "Financial Information » Pay for Classes"
3. Review your bill - See:
- Tuition credits applied (automatically, no action needed)
- Any remaining charges (out-of-district fees, textbooks, course fees)
4. Pay remaining balance - Due before payment deadline

Important Notes

• Tuition credits are applied automatically to eligible courses—no additional steps required
• You remain responsible for all non-tuition charges
• You have up to three consecutive semesters to apply your credits (or until Summer 2026, whichever comes first)
• Program ends Summer 2026—use your credits by then