ACC High School Programs Family Newsletter
Volume 9 | December 15, 2020
happy holidays acc closed december 23 to january 3 with spring registration open
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES!

¡FELICES FIESTAS A TODAS NUESTRAS FAMILIAS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA!
Meet Our Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Shasta Buchanan
Connect With Our Partners Below!
School Services Presents
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IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT IN CENTRAL TEXAS INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT "OUT YOUTH"
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Regroup & Refresh, Looking Ahead
Happy Holidays Riverbats, you did it. Here you are at completion of your intended goal and ready to move forward to Spring 2021. BREATH and be mindful of what are the essentials to ensure positive student outcomes.

REGISTER AND KEEP YOUR CLASSES
The Spring 2021 Leadership Conference will take place virtually on February 4-5, 2021. The title of the conference is “Leadership After 2020 – Building a More Confident You!”
Tips For The Holiday Season
The Holiday Season can sometimes be stressful, below are some tips on how to take care of yourself and your family!
Get Connected with Community Resources
Students whose families are facing financial hardships that may be negatively affecting their student's education may qualify for emergency support. Students should contact their assigned ACC Academic Success Coordinator for more information. 
Wilco Forward provides financial assistance for up to 3 months of past-due or payments through December.
utilities and rent
Stop TX Eviction helps you understand your rights and locate rent assistance and be caught up.
avoiding eviction
The Caring Place offers assistance with mortgage, dental, prescription assistance & more.
Austin Health Commons assists families with emotional support, utilities, food and more.
family assistance
For more Emergency Food Resources, click here.
Food Pantry Newsletter Header Free Healthy Food at ACC Riverside Campus. Comida gratis y saludable para ACC-Riverside.
Central Texas Food Bank Meal Distribution is on December 17 from 9am-11am at the Riverside campus
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meal assistance
Notice: AISD meal sites will be closed on Dec. 24 and 31
To help provide food during the holiday break, families may pick up free seven-day meal packs at the Central Texas Food Bank distribution event:
12/21 and 12/30: 9am - 12pm 
Nelson Field, 7105 Berkman Dr. 
AISD will resume weekly seven-day meal pack distribution at curbside meal sites on Thurs., Jan. 7.

ISD Free Produce Box Distribution - Thursday, December 17
7am - 9am: Widen Elementary
10am - 1:30pm: Akins Early College High School, Paredes Middle School, Perez Elementary, St. Elmo Elementary

Hot Cocoa with Santa - Drive-Thru Event - Friday, December 18 at 3pm
Families will receive hot chocolate kits, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and book. Will also be randomly distributing vouchers for a free turkey and fresh foods.
2901 Montopolis Dr.

Offers a Christmas meal 
11:30am - 2pm or till the food runs out.
7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757.

Free chef meals: 11am - 12pm
Pick up @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church/Restoration House - 1212 Harvey St. Austin, Tx 78702.
Event Reminders!
Save These Dates
FAFSA Opened: October 1st

Registration is open and ongoing for Spring 2021 semester!
Current/Returning students ~ October 26 - January 18
New students ~ November 2 - January 18

Payment deadline is January 4 by 11:59pm
After January 4, Same Day Pay begins with payment due by 11:59pm on the day of registration

Need help paying your tuition/fees? Interest-free payment plans are available, allowing you to stretch payments over three installments. The first down payment is required to be paid by the tuition deadline.


December 23 | Start of Winter Break
January 19 | First Day of Spring Semester
Computer
Blackboard will be unavailable:
December 22 at 5 PM
and Sunday, January 1 at 12PM
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Make sure your tuition balance is paid so you don't get dropped! Even if your tuition is waived, you may have textbook fees that you need to pay. If you have a balance, and do not pay it by January 4th, you will be dropped from your courses.

Please follow the instructions below to check your balance.

Have you made a plan yet?

Reach out to Registration Station if you need help using the registration system.

All Payment Deadlines
Keep Updated on COVID-19
Visit ACC’s COVID-19 Informational website for the latest updates about how ACC is responding to COVID-19 and details about fall classes and new health and safety measures.
This newsletter is produced by the Office of College and High School Relations at Austin Community College. Send feedback to collegenow@austincc.edu or yvette.flores@austincc.edu.

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