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 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.

The Financial Aid Offices are working remotely. Please call us at 303.797.5661 or email finaid [at] arapahoe [dot] edu for assistance.

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. Our partners at the Educational Opportunity Center at Community College of Denver (CCD) are available to help you with the FAFSA. 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.

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).

CASFA

CASFA is a safe, easy way to apply for state financial aid if you are a Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow) student. Non-U.S. citizen resident and non-resident students can use the CASFA to apply for institutional aid at ACC.

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).