International FAQ - Financial Aid, Costs, English Programs, and Admissions for International Students

Sep 27, 2026

International FAQ answers key questions for international applicants, covering financial responsibility, tuition and estimated living costs, and scholarship possibilities after the first semester. It explains the lack of ACC-provided ESL resources while listing common online options. The FAQ also covers sponsorship requirements, advisor meeting conditions, program availability, ACC nursing application cycles, and how to complete the TSI online. Additional admissions topics include application fee rules, transferring college credits, FERPA communication limits, missed deadlines, Apply Texas, and I-20 issuance timelines.

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Q&A - International Students

Financial aid, costs, and scholarships

English preparation and sponsorship

Admissions steps, advising, and deadlines

Programs and nursing application

FERPA, credits transfer, and I-20 issuance

International FAQ Q: Does ACC provide financial aid or support to international students? A: International students are responsible for the cost of attending ACC and all living expenses. Federal financial aid is not available to F1 visa holders, but you may be able to apply for institutional scholarships after your first semester. You should check with your home country to see if they provide any financial assistance. Q: How much does it cost to attend ACC? A: Tuition is based on the number of credit hours you take per semester. Please review thenon-resident column on the ACC Tuition and Fees chart. The estimated cost of educational and living expenses is $20,000 per year. Q: My English skills are not very strong. Do you have any recommendations for English language programs that can help me prepare to take class atACC? A: ACC does not provide English as a second language (ESL) resources to prospective students. However, there are many online options available including Rosetta Stone, Memrise or Babble. Students are responsible forthe costof these programs. Q: Can anyone be my sponsor? A: A sponsor can be anyone that is willing to be financially responsible for the student. A sponsor must demonstrate proof of the required financial commitment and sign the required sponsor forms. Q: When can international students meet with their advisor? A: Before meeting with an international advisor, students must complete the Apply Texas admissions application, pay the international application fee, submit passport documents and TOEFL/IELTS scores or official college transcripts is transferring from another US institution. Please refer to the International Student Checklist for more information on the steps for admissions. Q: What programs do you offer? A: You can learn more about the many degree and certificate programs offered atACC here. Q: I am interested in the ACC nursing program what do I need to know? A: The ACC nursing receives 200 to 300 applications per year. Applications are accepted twice a year. To learn more about prerequisite courses and the application process goto the ACC Nursing webpage. Q: I am still in my country of origin, but I need to take theTSI? How do I do that? A: The TSI can be completed online through Examity after you have completed your ACC application and been accepted toACC. To learn more about the TSI click here. International FAQ Q: Do I have to pay another application fee if my ApplyTexas app has expired? A: ACC applications expire after ayear ifa student does not register for classes. If your application expires, you are required to re-apply and repay the International Application Fee. Q: I have college credits from a school in my home country. Can I use them at ACC? A: Students may request that their college credits from their home country be applied to their ACC degree by having their transcripts evaluated by an approved agency. For a list of approved agencies, please refer to the International Student Checklist. Q: What is FERPA? A: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. ACC is not allowed to share a student’s information with anyone other than the student. Q: I am trying to help a family member through this process. What can I do for them? A: Students can gain general information about the enrollment process by reviewing the International Student Checklist. Due to FERPA regulations, once a student has been accepted toACC, all communication must be between the student and ACC representatives. Q: I missed the deadline for this semester. Can it be extended? A: No, deadlines cannot be extended. The deadlines for Fall application is June 1 and the deadline for Spring is October 1. Q: What is Apply Texas? Is that the only way I can apply to ACC? A: ApplyTexas is a website administered through the state of Texas. It is the only way to apply toACC. To view the

FAQs

Are international students eligible for federal financial aid at ACC?

International students are responsible for the cost of attending ACC and all living expenses. Federal financial aid is not available to F1 visa holders, but institutional scholarships may be available after the first semester.

What are the estimated costs to attend ACC?

Tuition depends on the number of credit hours taken each semester. The estimated cost of educational and living expenses is $20,000 per year.

What are the requirements and process for completing the TSI?

The TSI can be completed online through Examity after submitting the ACC application and being accepted. The FAQ directs applicants to click for TSI details.

Sep 27, 2026

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