Financial Info & Tuition Exemptions
Financial Resources and Tuition Exemption Programs
Financial Information
Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarship Program
- Amarillo Area Foundation Website
- A variety of scholarships for different colleges/universities and fields of study.
AC Foundation General Scholarship Application
- AC Foundation General Scholarship Application
- The AC Foundation administers over 760 scholarships and support funds to more than 2000 students annually. We have made it easy for students to apply with one universal scholarship application for all the funds available.
AC Financial Aid Office
- AC Financial Aid Office Website
- FAFSA information, student loans, cost of attendance, emergency funds, and more.
AC Veterans Services
- AC Veterans Services Website
- If you are a veteran or eligible family member, you may qualify for benefits under multiple programs in advancing your education.
My Texas Future
- My Texas Future Website
- A one-stop hub for college and career planning, with links for financial assistance, tuition exemptions and waivers, TASFA and FASFA information, entrance exams, transfer process, residency guidance, degree program explorer, and more.
Tuition Exemptions Programs
Blind/Deaf Exemption Program
- Blind/Deaf Exemption Program Website
- The purpose of the program is to help enable students who are blind or deaf to attend public colleges or universities in the state of Texas.
Firefighters Taking Fire Science Courses
- Firefighters Taking Fire Science Courses Website
- The purpose of this program is to provide tuition assistance to eligible employed and volunteer firefighters in the state of Texas enrolled in college-level fire science courses.
Foster Care Exemption Program
- Foster Care Exemption Program Website
- Encourage foster youth currently or formerly under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and those adopted from DFPS to pursue a higher education in Texas by providing eligible students free tuition at state-supported colleges or universities.
Military: Hazelwood Exemption
- Military: Hazelwood Exemption Website
- The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees.
Valedictorian Exemption
- Valedictorian Exemption Website
- The Highest Ranking Graduate program provides a tuition waiver for the student graduating at the top of their high school class for their freshman year of college. The program is described in Texas Education Code §54.301
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Office
Washington Street Campus
Enrollment Center, Suite 700
Phone
Hours
- Mon-Thurs: 9:00am-6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Contact Us
Washington Street Campus, Enrollment Center - Suite 700
P.O. Box 447
724 W. 24th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: (806) 345-5639
Email: acdisability@actx.edu
Regular Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
In-Person and Virtual services available.
