Financial Aid Types

ProgramEligibilityValueHow to Apply
Grant
Federal Pell GrantFinancial need, enrollmentVaries

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

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.https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and Child Support Certification form.

TPEG for Continuing EducationFinancial need for eligible Continuing Educations Workforce Training courses of 24 CEUs or more80% of tuition/fees.

Student required to pay remaining 20% at time of registration.

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

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 academic hours per semester, 6454 EFC from FAFSA. eligibility only considered four years from initial award, cannot receive after attempting 75 academic hours.maximum $1505 per semester

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

and TX Grant Drug Certification form and Child support Certification form

Loan
Direct LoanFinancial need, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester.Varies. In certain instances, a student's loan must be proratedComplete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans & submit request through student portal.
Employment
Federal Work-Study ProgramFinancial need. Limited up to students need with all other programs consolidated.$8.00 per hourComplete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Then Inquire AC Career & Employment Services
On-campus employment other than Federal Work StudyMaintaining 2.0 GPA, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester, limited to 20 hours per week.$8.00 per hourInquire AC Career & Employment Services
Scholarship
AC Foundation ScholarshipAwarded on high school activities, high school or AC GPA,  household income, current majorVariesApplication online through Foundation Office
Departmental Scholarship2.0 GPA, enrollmentVariesInquire department chair of your major

 

Contact Us

Washington Street Campus, Enrollment Center
P.O. Box 447
724 W. 24th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109
Fax: (806) 371-5371

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm

West Campus


Limited Financial Aid services are available:

Located in the West Campus Lecture Hall
6222 W. 9th Street
Phone: (806) 371-5000
Fax: (806) 356-3646

Dumas/Hereford campuses


Limited Financial Aid services are available:

Moore County Campus
1220 E. 1st, Dumas, TX
Phone: (806) 934-7220

Hereford Campus
1100 W. 15th Street, Hereford, TX
Phone: (806) 379-2700