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Start Your Career in Visual Communication

 With a streamlined, no-fee application process, we make it easy to take the first steps on your path with Visual Communication at ACC.

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First, Learn About Admissions

Ready to become an ACC student? Learn more about the application process, upcoming deadlines, and get one-on-one application assistance.

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Second, Explore Tuition and Financial Aid

ACC offers an affordable college experience through low tuition rates, financial aid and scholarships, and flexible payment plans.

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Third, Choose Your Program

We have four exciting programs to choose between. Take a look through them all to find the best fit for you. Need help? Email the Program Advisor.

Transferring to ACC?

Already enrolled in or have credits from another school? ACC offers a high-value education conveniently.

Scholarships

Edwina Fredlund Traverso Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: To reward academic achievement, recognize individual accomplishment and assist deserving students in completing the course work for the associate of applied science in Visual Communication.

Ben Clough Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Visual Communication Department at Austin Community College. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books

Didi Stuart Endowed Scholarship in the Graphic Arts

Purpose: To assist students enrolled in the Visual Communication Department at Austin Community College.

Visual Communication Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: To assist second year students enrolled in the ACC Visual Communication program.

Other Scholarships

Quite a few other scholarships are available to ACC students. Visit ACC’s General Scholarship Application to find out more!