Department Spotlight | Advocacy & Resource Center
Life barriers can often be the reason why students may have to make difficult decisions regarding their futures. When unexpected issues arise in the lives of our students, we want to be the first place students are connected to.
The Advocacy & Resource Center was established to provide students with a centralized location to access resources that can assist them in meeting their basic needs. Social Workers are available to work with Amarillo College staff, faculty and community members to assist in removing barriers that are preventing students from obtaining success.
Students can receive assistance with the following services by visiting the Advocacy & Resource Center:
Amarillo College Food Pantry
Amarillo College students and staff can access the Food Pantry up to twice a month. A variety of food, hygiene items and toiletries are available to order through our online ordering system. Please visit our website: www.actx.edu/arc to place your online order and learn more about our new online ordering system. Students and staff will find a Food Pantry located at each of our 5 campuses.
Baby Resources
Amarillo College students can access Baby Resources up to twice a month. Our Baby Resource Room contains diapers, wipes, baby hygiene items, formula and baby food. Students can place their order for these resources through the online Food Pantry order form or by stopping by the Advocacy & Resource Center.
Free Transportation
Amarillo College students and staff can access the City of Amarillo bus system for free. Students and staff must present their Amarillo College ID to the bus driver upon entering the bus. Students and staff are eligible to ride any bus route during operating days and times.
Adult Students Program
Amarillo College students can apply annually for childcare, transportation, textbook and tuition scholarships by completing the online scholarship application. To qualify for our scholarships students must answer the questions pertaining to the Adult Students Program on the application, be enrolled in 6 credit hours and maintain a 2.0 GPA. To access the application please visit this website: www.actx.edu/foundation/aplication.
Social Services Program
Amarillo College students who may be in need of additional support to assist them while they attend classes can work with Social Workers from the Advocacy & Resource Center to be connected to internal and external resources to ensure their needs are addressed appropriately. Emergency Aid is also available for students who meet the qualification guidelines of being enrolled, attending classes and maintaining a 2.0 GPA.
For more information about how the Advocacy & Resource Center can help, please email thearc@actx.edu or call 806-371-5446.
Blog post written by Jordan Herrera, LMSW
Director of Social Services
