Updated July 26, 2024

Employees have been quick to respond to the ACC Board of Trustees’ approval of a new benefit that grants free tuition at ACC for child dependents. 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: While the standard registration deadline for the first day of fall classes is August 25, dependents are encouraged to apply by August 13 so that vouchers can be credited by the time classes start on August 26. There is no limit on the number of hours they can take or the number of eligible dependents per family.

A Free Tuition for Employee Dependents web page, which includes a frequently asked questions section, has been added to the Human Resources website. Virtual information sessions will be offered soon.

“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.

ACC Employee Parent/Family Group

The new ACC Employee Parent/Family Group was formed to offer support and camaraderie for employees with children or family members attending ACC. If you have a student currently attending ACC or who will start in the fall, sign up to learn more.