July 18, 2024
Response to ACC’s newly-approved benefit granting free tuition at ACC for child dependents has been swift and positive. To date, more than 100 employees have submitted applications for the program.
Key points to know:
- Eligibility: The benefit is available to staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty who have been employed at ACC for six months or more in one of these classifications. Time spent as an hourly employee does not count toward the six-month eligibility requirement. Currently, hourly and temporary employees are not eligible for this benefit.
- Age Limit: Students using this benefit must be under 26 years old on the first day of class.
- Coverage: The benefit covers tuition but does not include books and some fees such as lab and course fees. Out-of-district fees are waived under this program.
- Application and Management: A full list of eligible dependents is available on this Google application form. The program will be managed similarly to other voucher programs at ACC. Until it is integrated into the existing voucher system, the Google Form will be used to determine eligibility.
- Registration: Dependents are encouraged to register for classes as soon as possible. The first registration deadline for fall is Sunday, August 25. Classes begin Monday, August 26. There is no limit on the number of hours they can take or the number of eligible dependents per family.
Visit the Free Tuition for Employee Dependents web page for more information, and stay tuned for news of virtual information sessions.
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to get a college education, and our employees deserve support wherever we can offer it,” says HR Vice Chancellor Kelly Torrico. “We’re proud to see ACC leading the way in contributing to the success of our region’s young scholars and their families.”For more information, visit the Human Resources website.
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