American Career College offers students several payment options for tuition. If you need financial support, we encourage you to apply for federal and state financial aid funding. ACC participates in several types of Title IV programs, most of which are based on financial need.
Are you eligible?
If you’re interested in financial assistance, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. If you don't already have an FSA ID, apply for one online at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch so that you can e-sign your FAFSA. ACC’s Financial Aid Officer uses the information from the FAFSA to determine your eligibility and to help you decide what resources are best suited to your circumstances.
If you meet all eligibility requirements, you will qualify for Federal Student Aid. The Financial Aid Office will provide an estimated award letter based on the information provided on the FAFSA. Additional documentation may be required to support your request for financial assistance if the FAFSA is selected for verification. Final award letters are made available to students on the ACC secured student portal each academic year at https://myportal.americancareercollege.edu. Renewal of financial aid is not automatic. Recipients are required to reapply each year by the announced deadline.
How it works
Federal and state grants and loans will be disbursed onto student accounts to cover direct educational costs. Disbursements in excess of direct costs will be refunded to the student (or parent, in the case of a PLUS loan), or in some cases refunded back to the respective lender. Students may elect to have excess funds retained on their account until the end of the aid year or loan period, at their discretion. Federal Work Study earnings will be paid directly to the student via check on a biweekly basis for actual hours worked.
Students who obtain a loan to pay for their education will be responsible for repayment of the full amount of the loan, plus interest, less the amount of any refund. If a student withdraws, a refund calculation will be completed and a refund of non-federal aid funds may be provided.
Verification Deadlines
If selected for verification, the ACC Financial Aid Department may request additional documentation to support the student's request for financial assistance, including, for example, official IRS Tax Transcripts, signed verification worksheets, proofs of identity, etc. The student must submit all requested information in order to receive the estimated financial aid awards. Students are expected to submit all verification materials within 14 days of the request. Exceptions may be made on a case- by- case basis, but failure to submit verification materials within 45 days of the request may result in the loss of institutional scholarships, campus- based aid and federal loans for that term. Pell grant eligibility will be forfeited if requested verification documents are not received by September 30th of the trailing year of the aid year, or within 120 days of the last day of enrollment, whichever comes first.
Professional Judgment Policy
Professional Judgment is the ability of a financial aid planner to update a student’s financial aid based on unusual circumstances. Circumstances may include a decrease in income, change in family size, loss of assets, unusual expenses, change in dependency status, etc. This list is not intended to be all inclusive since you may have a situation that is not categorized.
Your eligibility for financial aid was originally calculated based on the information you provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), this includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Based on this information, financial aid eligibility is determined.
The Office of Financial Aid at American Career College recognizes that many families experience changes in income, assets, or family situations that are not reflected in the tax information provided on the FAFSA. Therefore, where appropriate, the Financial Aid department can utilize the professional judgment process to adjust data used to calculate your EFC and provide a revised package based on these adjusted items.
All professional judgment requests require you (and your parents if you are dependent) to submit supporting documentation to substantiate your request for a professional judgment.
Initiation of Professional Judgment
Professional judgment requests can be initiated with the campus Financial Aid Department. Once your request is received, your assigned Financial Aid Planner will walk you through the process, including informing you of the documentation required to process your request.
Required Documentation
In order to make changes to your financial aid, documentation of your unusual circumstances must be submitted. In all cases, American Career College requires a written request from the student using the Appeal Request form. In addition to Appeal Request form supporting documentation is also required. Typical documentation may include but is not limited to the following:
- Income Adjustments:
- Recent pay stubs from all employers to establish year-to-date income.
- Unemployment benefit letter.
- Letter from most recent employer detailing termination and terms of termination such as severance pay, if applicable.
- Documentation from other income received, such as self-employment income, social security benefits, insurance benefits, etc.
- Medical/Dental Expenses: Proof of medical bills paid (not paid by insurance)
- Dependency Overrides: Documentation from a 3rd professional party substantiating unusual circumstance that would support a change in dependency. Examples include but are not limited to a letter from a counselor, teacher, doctor, or member of the clergy.
- Cost of Attendance: Documentation to substantiate indirect costs above those included in the American Career College cost of attendance. Examples include but are not limited to a lease agreement, dependent care receipts, transportation costs, clinical travel costs, etc.
The Financial Aid Department at American Career College is here to assist you. Should have questions about this policy or any other financial aid related policy, please contact your local Financial Aid Department.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal PELL Grant program provides a foundation of assistance to which other forms of aid may be added. Eligibility for the Federal PELL Grant Program is determined by a standard formula that is revised and approved every year by the federal government. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back. A student can receive a Federal Pell Grant for no more than six academic years.
Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
The Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is offered to students who are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of their Expected Family Contribution as calculated from FAFSA data, but meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements. In order to qualify, students must have had a parent or guardian in the U.S. armed forces that died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. The student must have been under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent or guardian's death.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available to a limited number of students with exceptional financial need. Grants are based on available funds and do not have to be repaid. Need is determined by the financial resources of the student's family and the cost of attending school.
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for graduate and undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study. Funds under this program are limited. Students who indicate on their annual FAFSA that they are interested in FWS, and are otherwise eligible, will be awarded FWS funds; however, students must contact the Student Resource Center to apply to and be hired for a specific job opportunity in order to receive funds.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Under the Federal Direct Loan (FDL) program the College certifies eligibility for each loan, and sends the loan details to the U.S. Department of Education. Loan proceeds are disbursed to the College electronically and then posted to the student's account. Students must repay the loan with interest to the servicer assigned by the U.S. Department of Education after the loan is disbursed.
Eligible students will be awarded estimated student loan amounts based on FAFSA submission and the standard need-analysis formula. Students must complete and submit a Master Promissory Note (MPN) to the Department of Education before loans will be processed. First time loan borrowers must also complete student loan entrance counseling prior to funds being disbursed. Both the MPN and loan counseling are available online at https://studentaid.gov/
Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need. Students may borrow up to $3,500 for their first academic year, and up to $4,500 for the second academic year if in a degree or VN program, at a fixed interest rate which is established annually by the U.S. Department of Education. Current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov. The interest is paid by the federal government while students are in school. Interest begins accruing at the time students cease full-time enrollment or fail to carry at least one-half the normal full-time College workload. Regular payments begin six months after students cease enrollment or fail to carry at least one-half the normal full-time College workload. First-time borrowers may not receive this type of loan for more than 150 percent of the length of their program of study; U.S. Department of Education may stop paying interest if student who received Direct Subsidized Loans for maximum period continues enrollment.
Unsubsidized Loan
Unsubsidized Direct loans are available for students to borrow for additional education costs. Independent undergraduate students can borrow up to $9,500 for their first academic year, and up to $10,500 for the second academic year if enrolled in a degree or VN program, as a combined total with the Federal Direct Subsidized loan. Students enrolled in a degree program of more than two academic years in length may borrow up to $10,500 each subsequent year as a combined total with the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. Dependent undergraduate students can borrow up to $5,500 for their first academic year as a combined total with the Federal Subsidized Direct loan, and up to $6,500 for their second academic year if enrolled in a degree or VN program. Independant students enrolled in a degree program of more than two academic years in length may borrow up to $10,500 each subsequent year as a combined total with the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. Interest rates are fixed and established annually by the U.S. Department of Education. Current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov. With the exception of demonstrating financial need and undergraduate status, borrowers must meet all eligibility criteria of the Federal Subsidized Direct loan program. Interest payments begin immediately after the loan is fully disbursed or may be added to the principal balance. Regular payments begin six months after students cease enrollment or fail to carry at least one-half the normal full-time school workload.
Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal Parent Loans for undergraduate students provide additional funds for credit-worthy parents to help pay for students' educational expenses. Interest rates are fixed and established annually by the U.S. Department of Education. Current interest rates can be found at https://studentaid.gov. Repayment begins immediately after the loan is fully disbursed.
Veterans' Education Benefits
American Career College programs (except Vocational Nursing in Orange County and Los Angeles) are approved for training of Veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. Students interested in Veterans' Education Benefits should contact the Financial Aid Department. Veterans who are unsure of their eligibility should contact the Veterans Administration. The Financial Aid Director at each campus serves as the primary Certifying Official, and submits Enrollment Certifications to the DVA for each module of a diploma program or each term for a degree program. Eligible students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving educational benefits.
Private Loans
Private loans are available to students through various lending institutions to help pay educational expenses. Private loans, which are not insured by the federal government, have repayment terms that vary depending on the lender from which you borrow. American Career College encourages students to explore federal and state grants and loans, and to consider the anticipated monthly loan payments along with expected future earnings before considering a private education loan. Federal student loans are required by law to provide a range of flexible repayment options and loan forgiveness benefits, which private student loans are not required to provide.
Generally, private loans require that the borrower is a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. national, or a permanent resident and must be creditworthy. International students are eligible with a creditworthy cosigner (who must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident) and appropriate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service documentation. If the student has no credit or a poor credit history, he/she may still qualify for a loan by applying with a creditworthy co-borrower.
Most lenders expect you to have a qualified co-borrower before they will approve the loan. Interest rates and repayment terms vary between private lenders. American Career College does not make any recommendations regarding private lender selection for students who decide to pursue private loan options. Students may borrow from any lender. Be sure to research and review each lender's terms and conditions before making a final decision. A list of lenders previously used by ACC students is available at http://www.elmselect.com, along with terms and conditions for each private lender.
Scholarships and grants are other types of aid that can help students cover the cost of their education. Unlike student loans, grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid. American Career College offers a limited number of institutional scholarships for students who qualify. Unless otherwise noted, all ACC scholarships and grants are applied proportionately each payment period toward tuition and fees. Funds are limited and not all who apply will receive an award. There is no cash value for institutional awards. Students who receive an award but withdraw prior to completion of their academic degree programs will forfeit future disbursements. Disbursements will be reduced proportionately for any term in which a student enrolled in a degree program attempts less than 12 credits. Unless otherwise noted, ACC students are limited to one scholarship or grant award per enrollment.
ACC Dream Act Scholarship
ACC Dream Act Scholarships are offered to applicants who are not eligible for federal financial aid because they are neither U.S. Citizens nor eligible non-citizens, and who have been approved by the USCIS for deferred action, as evidenced by Form I-797. To qualify for the scholarship, students must present the USCIS Approval Notice, along with a copy of their valid work permit. Scholarship amounts vary, and are determined by committee taking into consideration program of study, availability of funds, and an original personal statement, written by the applicant.
Clinical Affiliates Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are either currently employed at one of our active Clinical Affiliates, or who have an immediate family member employed by one of our active Clinical Affiliates who seek to prepare for a career in health care by enrolling at American Career College.
The maximum scholarship amount is $4,000 for degree and VN programs, and $2,000 for all other diploma programs.
In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements of the program, and the following additional requirements:
- You must be a first time applicant to American Career College.
- You must be employed by one of American Career College’s active Clinical Affiliates, or be an immediate family member of one of American Career College’s active Clinical Affiliates. (Immediate family for this purpose is defined as child, or spouse/domestic partner.)
- You must indicate your employment relationship with an active Clinical Affiliate at the time of application to the school, and present a business card from the employee of the Clinical Affiliate prior to your first packaging appointment with the campus financial aid office.
- You must have a recommendation from the Director of Clinical Services for the academic program to which you are applying, as evidenced by their signature on the scholarship application form.
- Students enrolled in ACC’s RAD, OTA, PTA, or ADN degree programs do not qualify for this scholarship unless an exception is approved by American Career College’s Chief Operations Officer.
Mark Minsky Scholarship
Mark Minsky began his career at American Career College as a Computerized Business teacher in 2003 at the Los Angeles campus, and later moved on to teaching Math and English at the Orange County campus. While teaching, Mark found his passion helping members of the community who had not finished high school by tutoring them for their High School Equivalency exam. He leaves behind a legacy of successful ACC graduates who transferred to our school after completing their certificate. He had a positive impact on each person he met and has changed thousands of lives for the better.
This scholarship opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who have successfully graduated from an accredited High School Equivalency program, and who seek to continue their education and prepare for a career in business or health care by enrolling in a diploma or degree program at American Career College.
This scholarship is in the amount of $600.
In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements of the chosen ACC program, and the following requirements:
- You must have successfully graduated from an accredited High School Equivalency Program, as evidenced by either a copy of the school’s diploma, or official High School Equivalency exam scores from the State of California.
- Enroll for the first time in a diploma or degree program at American Career College.
Scholarship funds will be awarded for current or future payment periods only, not retroactively.
Continuing Education Grant (formerly the Alumni Scholarship)
Designed to encourage qualified graduates of American Career College to continue their education by enrolling in another program to increase their job skills and broaden their employment opportunities. Award amounts vary but will not exceed $2,000.
In order to qualify, students must:
- Be a graduate of an American Career College diploma or degree program; and
- Enroll in a new diploma or degree program at American Career College; and
- Have had no disciplinary actions during previous enrollment; and
- Be in good financial standing with American Career College; and
- Renewal of the grant each academic year requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0, and no conduct warnings on student record.
Re-Entry Grant for Students Returning to Same Program at American Career College
This grant program is designed to encourage qualified students who withdrew from American Career College’s diploma and degree programs to continue their education by re-enrolling in the program from which they withdrew. Eligibility for this grant will be determined by committee taking into consideration the evaluation of an original personal statement. The maximum grant amount will be $3,000, not to exceed the student’s existing balance from the previous enrollment. Funds are limited, not all who apply will receive an award.
In order to qualify, students must meet these requirements::
- Have withdrawn from American Career College and are now seeking to re-enter into the same program of study.
- Have had no disciplinary actions during previous enrollment.
- Had been meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at the time of withdrawal (SAP Status of either “SAP Met" or “SAP Warning”).
- Been approved for re-entry by the Education Department.
- Have an unpaid balance due from prior enrollment.
- Submit an original personal statement that explains why you withdrew previously and what has changed in your circumstances that will now allow you to complete your program and graduate.
If you are awarded this grant, $1,500 of the award will be applied as a credit towards tuition and fees equally over the remaining terms/payment periods you have left to complete in the program. The first disbursement will be scheduled 30 days after the expected first day of class of your re-entry. The remaining $1,500 will be applied once you have satisfied all graduation requirements for the program. This grant may only be awarded once per student. There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw or are dismissed from the program before completing, the grant will be forfeited. This grant award cannot be combined with any other ACC scholarships or grants.
ACC Ambassador Scholarship
ACC Ambassador Scholarships are designed to encourage the continued professional development of former employees of American Career College who choose to enroll in an ACC associate degree program or Vocational Nursing program on a full-time basis. Eligibility for this scholarship will be determined by a committee, taking into consideration previous employment at ACC, entrance exam score, and evaluation of an original personal statement that describes future career goals. The amount of the scholarship will be 35% of tuition each term of full-time attendance. The scholarship is renewable each academic year for students who maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. A maximum of three scholarships will be awarded each calendar year.
ACC Persistence Grant
The ACC Persistence Grant is a full-tuition grant opportunity offered to 2016 and 2017 graduates of American Career College, who completed the Vocational Nursing, Radiography, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Associate Degree of Nursing program, but were unable to sit for state licensure based on background check disqualifying events, which occurred after their enrollment. Qualified applicants are eligible to enroll in the Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant programs at American Career College.
ADN Transfer Grant for Shepherd University
This grant opportunity was created to benefit recent ADN students who were negatively impacted by the closing of Shepherd University in Los Angeles. The grant is offered to qualified applicants who attended the Associate Degree, Nursing program at Shepherd University in 2017, and are now enrolling in the Associate Degree, Nursing program at American Career College. This grant will be in the amount of $5,000, offered as a tuition credit proportionately disbursed each enrollment period. To qualify, applicants must provide an official transcript from Shepherd University showing attendance in pursuit of an ADN, and be admitted to American Career College’s Associate Degree, Nursing program. There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from ACC’s ADN program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost. This grant may not be combined with any other ACC grants or scholarships.
Ellen M. Lewis Scholarship
The Ellen M. Lewis Scholarship was created to honor the founding Director of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Registered Nurse Program at American Career College, Los Angeles. Awards will be made to students who best demonstrate the commitment and dedication to the nursing profession which Mrs. Lewis has passionately exhibited throughout her career. Students will be selected by a committee based on a combination of criteria including academic performance (GPA), attendance history, and a written essay (approx. 600 words). Click here for grading criteria. The amount of the scholarship for each recipient will be $2,500 applied to outstanding tuition and fee charges at American Career College. Applications may be submitted by students enrolled in the ADN program at American Career College in their final term of the program who have achieved an overall 90% or greater attendance record. The signed scholarship application and essay must be presented to the ADN Program Director no later than the last day of the fourth week of instruction in the final term of the program.
New Horizons Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants enrolling in American Career College for the first time after becoming unemployed due to the recent closure of Toys-R-Us. In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and have recently become unemployed due to the closure of Toys-R-Us. For purposes of this grant, “recently” is defined as becoming unemployed on July 1, 2017 or later. If you qualify for this grant, a total of $2,000 will be applied to your student account as a tuition reduction. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment. Application forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. All applications must be returned to the Financial Aid Office, along with documentation of your loss of employment, prior to the start date of your academic program. This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
Opportunity Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are enrolling in a diploma or degree program at American Career College for the first time, after having been enrolled at an accredited institution that closed within the six months preceding the ACC enrollment date.
This grant will be in the amount of $500 for students enrolling in an ACC diploma program, or $1,000 for students enrolling in either an ACC degree program or the ACC Vocational Nursing diploma program. The grant will be offered as a credit towards tuition or required fees at American Career College, and will be proportionately disbursed each payment period.
In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements of ACC’s academic program, in addition to the following requirements:
- You must have attended an accredited institution that closed within the six months preceding the ACC enrollment date, resulting in your inability to complete the program of study at that institution. Documentation of enrollment at the closed school is required for receipt of this grant.
- Once enrolled, you must maintain continuous enrollment in your program of study at American Career College. Withdrawal or dismissal from the program will result in a loss of grant upon subsequent re-enrollment.
- This grant program may be discontinued at any time. If you are awarded a grant but choose not to enroll, there is no guarantee that the grant will be re-awarded for a subsequent enrollment.
If you qualify for this grant, funds will be applied to your student account as a tuition reduction. The grant will be applied proportionately each payment period. There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from the program before completing, the unearned portion of the grant will be lost.
Kaiser Permanente Associate's Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are currently employed at Kaiser Permanente who seek to prepare for a career in the field of Respiratory Therapy by enrolling at American Career College.
This grant will be in the amount of $8,000, offered as a tuition credit proportionately disbursed each enrollment period. In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and all of the following requirements:
- You must be a first time applicant to American Career College.
- You must be employed by Kaiser Permanente.
- Submit this application form, indicate your employment relationship with Kaiser Permanente at the time of application to the school, and present a copy of your most recent paystub (must have a pay period within 30 days of the date of this application).
If you qualify for this grant, a total of $8,000 will be applied to your student account as a tuition reduction. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment.
There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost.
This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
Walmart/Sam's Club Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are currently employed at Walmart or Sam's Club who seek to prepare for a career as an Optical Technician by enrolling at American Career College - Ontario campus.
This grant will be in the amount of $2,000, offered as a tuition credit proportionately disbursed each enrollment period. In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and all of the following requirements:
- You must be a first-time applicant to American Career College – Ontario campus.
- You must be employed by Walmart or Sam’s Club.
- Submit this application form, indicate your employment relationship with Walmart/Sam’s Club at the time of application to the school, and present a copy of your most recent paystub (must have a pay period within 30 days of the date of this application).
RadNet Associate’s Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are currently employed by RadNet who seek to prepare for a career in Radiography by enrolling at American Career College.
This grant will be for the currently published full program tuition and program fees (except laptop fee; student is responsible for paying the laptop fee) amount minus estimated Pell Grant and Federal Direct Subsidized loan eligibility, and will be offered as a tuition credit proportionately disbursed each enrollment period. Upon graduation, an additional graduation credit equal to total amount of gross Federal Direct loan funds disbursed during the student’s enrollment will be credited to the student’s account. Any resulting credit balance will be issued to the student or refunded to the Federal Direct Subsidized loan if the student indicates this option on their Authorization to Retain Funds form. In order to qualify, the applicant must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and all of the following requirements:You must be a first time applicant to American Career College.
- You must be a first time applicant to American Career College
- You must be employed by RadNet
- Submit this application form, indicate your employment relationship with RadNet at the time of application to the school, and present a copy of your most recent paystub (must have a pay period within 30 days of the date of this application).
- Must be evaluated and selected by RadNet for the RadNet Associate’s Grant (RadNet will notify ACC of the annual selected applicant).
If you qualify for this grant, the amount of the grant will be applied to your student account as a tuition reduction. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment.
If you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost, there will be no cash value. Student must be actively employed by RadNet on their graduation date to be eligible for the graduation credit.
This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
Occupational Therapy Assistant HESI Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who seek to prepare for a career in Occupational Therapy and score 80% or greater on the HESI exam on their first attempt.
In order to qualify, you must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and all of the following requirement.
- You must be a first time applicant to American Career College
- Submit this application form along with proof of a HESI exam score of 80% or greater.
If you qualify for this grant, a total of $4,000 will be applied to your student account as a tuition credit. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment.
There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost.
This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
ACC Campus Transfer Radiography Program Grant
The ACC Campus Transfer Radiography Program Grant opportunity is offered to applicants enrolled at an American Career College (ACC) campus in the Radiography Program. The $1,560 grant will be awarded to eligible applicants who choose to transfer their enrollment to another ACC campus in the Radiography program, subject to seat availability in the applicant’s chosen program.
To qualify for this grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in the Radiography program at an ACC campus.
- Be currently on the Radiography Program alternate wait list at the campus in which they enrolled.
- The campus in which they are enrolled must have no available seats in the next start.
- Applicant must reside in geographical area designated by ACC (available in the Admissions Office).
- Applicant must provide proof of residency (Driver’s License, Utility Bill, Rental Lease Agreement, etc.)
Applicants who qualify for this grant will be awarded the total amount, and will be applied to your student account proportionately each payment period to offset tuition charges. There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost. American Career College reserves the right to discontinue this grant program at any time.
Disney Employee Grant
American Career College has established the Disney Employee Grant in the amount of $2000 for qualified applicants enrolling in ACC for the first time after becoming unemployed due to the recent layoffs at the Walt Disney Company. In order to qualify, applicants must meet all admissions requirements in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Recently unemployed due to layoffs at the Walt Disney Company. For purposes of this grant, “recently” is defined as being laid off on July 1, 2020 or later.
- Submit this application form along with documentation of your layoff at the Walt Disney Company, including date the lay off began, to the Financial Aid Office no later than the start date of your program.
For applicants that are awarded the grant, a credit of $2,000 will be applied to your student account towards tuition charges. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment.
There is no cash value for this grant; if you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost.
This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
United Medical Imaging Associate's Grant
This grant opportunity is offered to qualified applicants who are currently employed by United Medical Imaging (UMI) who seek to prepare for a career in Radiography by enrolling at American Career College.
This grant will be for the currently published full program tuition and program fees (except laptop fee; student is responsible for paying the laptop fee) amount minus estimated Pell Grant and Federal Direct Subsidized loan eligibility, and will be offered as a tuition credit proportionately disbursed each enrollment period. Upon graduation, an additional graduation credit equal to total amount of gross Federal Direct Subsidized loan funds disbursed during the student's enrollment will be credited to the student's account. Any resulting credit balance will be issued to the student or refunded to the Federal Direct Subsidized loan if the student indicates this option on their Authorization to Retain Funds form. In order to qualify, the applicant must meet all admissions requirements for the ACC program, and all of the following requirements:
- You must be a first time applicant to American Career College.
- You must be employed by UMI.
- Submit this application form, indicate your employment relationship with UMI at the time of application to the school,and present a copy of your most recent paystub (must have a pay period within 30 days of the date of this application).
- Must be evaluated and selected by UMI for the UMI Associate's Grant (UMI will notify ACC of the annual selected applicant).
If you qualify for this grant, the amount of the grant will be applied to your student account as a tuition and program fees reduction. The grant will be applied proportionately each term or payment period, and may be pro-rated for less than full time enrollment.
If you withdraw from the program before completing, the unused portion of the grant will be lost.
Student must be actively employed by UMI on their graduation date to be eligible for the graduation credit.
This grant may not be used in conjunction with any other American Career College grants or scholarships, and does not apply to students already receiving a tuition discount based on a state or county sponsored re-training program.
