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Student Services Center (2nd Floor)
P.O. Box 447
2211 S. Washington Street
Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: (806) 371-5000
Fax: (806) 371-5371
Email: financial@actx.edu
Financial Aid Types
| Program | Eligibility | Value | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | |||
| Federal Pell Grant | Financial need, enrollment | Varies |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, www.fafsa.gov |
| TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant) | Financial need, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester. | $100 to $800 per year |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov |
| TPEG for Continuing Education | Financial need for eligible Continuing Educations Workforce Training courses of 24 CEUs or more | 80% of tuition/fees. Student required to pay remaining 20% at time of registration. |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov. and CE application obtained at any CE division office. |
| TEOG(Texas Educational Opportunity Grant) | Financial need, initial awards-2.0 GPA, returning students-2.5 GPA, high school diploma or GED, less than 30 hrs attempted, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester, 5430 EFC from FAFSA | maximum $1505 per semester |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov |
| Loan | |||
| Direct Loan | Financial need, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester. | Varies. In certain instances, a student's loan must be prorated | Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, www.fafsa.gov & Direct loan request |
| Employment | |||
| Federal Work-Study Program | Financial need. Limited up to student’s need with all other programs consolidated. | $7.75 per hour | Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.govThen Inquire AC Career & Employment Services |
| On-campus employment other than Federal Work Study | Maintaining 2.0 GPA, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester, limited to 20 hours per week. | $7.75 per hour | Inquire AC Career & Employment Services |
| Scholarship | |||
| AC Foundation Scholarship | Awarded on high school activities, high school or AC GPA, household income, current major | Varies | Application online through Foundation Office |
| Departmental Scholarship | 2.0 GPA, enrollment | Varies | Inquire department chair of your major |