Alamance Community College Foundation

Shcolarships:In 2021, 536 students received scholarships that included tuition, books, and supplies. Most scholarships are need-based and a few are merit based. The objective is to help ensure access to college for all qualified Alamance County residents. In-kind contribution of $307,002 provided expenses for shared employees who are employed by Alamance Community College.

Education-related and Programs for Faculty and Staff: ACC Foundation provides funds to enhance the educational experience for students. ACC Foundation provides funds to faculty and staff to obtain additional training and hold professional memberships. Approximately 200 employee benefit and the objective is to ensure faculty and staff are current in their feilds and are best able to meet the learning needs of an extremely diverse group of students. Also, ACC Foundation stewards donor designated funds to enhance the equipment and facilities for particular programs. Example: Nursing, Medical Lab Technician, Culinary and Biotech.

Other Financial Aid: In addition to scholarships, ACC Foundation provides funds for ACC Work Study Program and emergency distress program to prevent meritorious students from dropping out due to a one-time emergency situation. ACC Foundation also provides funds for childcare for students that qualify for Department of Social Services funds, that aren't available. This prevents students from dropping out due to temporary lack of childcare. The ACC Foundation also runs a student ambassador program that provides leadership skills to selected students and opportunities to meet with college and community leaders. In 2021-22, 94 students recieved non scholarship forms of financial aid. The object is to help ensure accedd to college for all qualified.