Financial Aid
FAFSA lab will be unavailable on the Littleton Campus until further notice. Our partners at the Educational Opportunity Center at Community College of Denver (CCD) are ready to help you during this time. Schedule a virtual appointment during business hours, Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm. Call EOC's main number at 303.352.8746, text them at 720.646.9986, or email them at eoc [at] ccd [dot] edu to schedule your virtual (WebEx) appointment. A tutorial will be emailed to you before your appointment.
You have a lot of choices when it comes to paying for your education and there are a number of financial aid options that can help you afford your tuition. ACC offers numerous resources for you if you choose to apply for financial assistance.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees
See a breakdown of the up-to-date expenses associated with attending ACC each semester.
Net Price Calculator
A helpful tool that can provide a high-level estimate for the cost of attending ACC including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other related expenses.
Applying for Financial Aid
FAFSA
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once complete, the ACC Financial Aid Office will send an award letter to your ACC student email account. Get help completing your FAFSA at an ACC FAFSA Lab on Mondays from 1-6pm. Sign up for a FAFSA Lab.
Verification
Some students will be randomly selected by the U.S. Department of Education to confirm information reported on their FAFSA. If your application is selected for verification, the Financial Aid Office is authorized to collect specific documents in order to complete the verification process.
Timeline
Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Submit your FAFSA by March 1 for priority consideration for the following academic year (August – May).
Types of Financial Aid
Student Loans
ACC participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to provide students with additional funds for their education. Student loans need to be paid back upon graduation.
Grants
State and federal grants are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid.
Scholarships
ACC and outside organizations offer a wide range of scholarships, which are a type of financial aid that is awarded to eligible students and does not have to be repaid.
Work Study
ACC works to provide jobs in a number of different departments to assist in meeting educational costs.
Status and Next Steps
Notifications
ACC will notify financial aid applicants when they are awarded financial aid. You should expect it to take about four to six weeks from the time you complete your FAFSA to when you are notified.
Accepting Financial Aid
ACC awards students who financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis. Offers must be accepted by the student in order to be processed.
Disbursing Financial Aid
Financial aid is sent electronically to ACC and paid to student accounts.
Refunds
In certain situations, students may receive refunds for their financial aid if they withdraw from their course or if they experience extenuating circumstances.
Eligibility and Policies
Return of Title IV Funds
If you received federal financial assistance and withdrew or stopped attending your courses before completing 60% of the enrollment period, you will be required to repay Title IV Funds.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the minimum requirements for grade and completion of courses to continue to be eligible for federal, state, and institutional aid.
Professional Judgement
Financial aid may be reassessed if the FAFSA on file doesn’t reflect your current financial situation (e.g., divorce, loss of job, marriage).
Forms
2020-2021 Verification Forms
- Verification Form 1 Worksheet Independent Student
- Verification Form 5 Worksheet Independent Student
- Verification Form 4 Worksheet Independent Student
- Verification Form 1 Worksheet Dependent Student
- Verification Form 5 Worksheet Dependent Student
- Verification Form 4 Worksheet Dependent Student
- Directions for 2018 Non-IRS Tax Filer Verification
2019-2020 Verification Forms
- Verification Form 1 Worksheet Independent Student
- Verification Form 5 Worksheet Independent Student
- Verification Form 4 Worksheet
- Verification Form 1 Worksheet Dependent Student
- Verification Form 5 Worksheet Dependent Student
- Directions for 2017 Non-IRS Tax Filer Verification
- Directions for 2017 IRS Tax Filer Verification
Loan Forms
Appeal Forms
- Ineligible for Aid Appeal (PDF | Online)
- 2020-2021 Unusual Enrollment History Appeal
- 2020-2021 Professional Judgment
Clarification Forms
Miscellaneous Forms
- 2020-2021 Student Loan Bankruptcy Acknowledgement
- 2019-2020 Student Loan Bankruptcy Acknowledgement
- Consortium Agreement
- Consortium Agreement - CSU Cybersecurity
- Financial Aid Application Checklist
- 2020-2021 Cancellation / Reduction of Aid Request
- 2019-2020 Cancellation / Reduction of Aid Request
- Transfer Monitoring Form
Contact
finaid [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
Phone: 303.797.5661
Fax: 303.797.5663
Room M2330 (Littleton Campus)
ACC's School Code: 001346
Office Hours
(except holidays and breaks)
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
The ACC CARES Act Emergency Grant can help meet your needs. The CARES funding available to ACC is limited and the funding available to ACC students will be distributed as soon as possible while the funds last. Applying for the funding early is strongly encouraged. Visit the ACC CARES Act Emergency Grant page to learn more and to apply.
