Texas community resource
Ability to Benefit Program
Austin Community College District
A pathway for eligible adults without a diploma or GED to begin selected college-credit career training and access federal student aid.
How to get help
Use the Apply Now route or attend an information session. The process begins with enrollment and successful completion of a pre-college seminar, followed by coordinator-assisted registration for one eligible Level 1 certificate.
Who this service helps
Applicants must provide accepted identification, qualify for federal student aid, complete the pre-college seminar, have lived in Texas for at least 12 months, reside in the ACC service area, lack a high school diploma or GED, not be fully TSI-complete, and meet English-proficiency requirements when applicable.
Where this service is available
Service area: Residents of the Austin Community College service area, including the listed Central Texas counties; classes and delivery locations vary by program.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin TX 78752
Travis County
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
Career Pathways may pay for the first two college-credit courses while funding lasts. Federal student aid may help with later tuition, fees, and required materials for eligible students.
About this service
Participants complete a pre-college seminar and may pursue a selected Level 1 certificate in an in-demand field. Career Pathways may pay for initial college-credit courses while funding lasts, and qualifying students can use federal student aid for later tuition, fees, and required materials.
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