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Parent Promise FAQ

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Cost-Free Learning for Parents

 

 

The Parent Promise program is an opportunity for parents of Career & College Promise (CCP) students to further their education at Alamance Community College. For more information, visit https://www.alamancecc.edu/parent-promise.php.

The parent/guardian of a student who is taking at least one course through the CCP program is eligible for Parent Promise.

The Parent Promise program allows for one free class per semester (valued up to $505), plus a voucher for up to $250 to be used in the ACC Bookstore (for required class materials). 

To take advantage of this opportunity, those interested should complete the interest form to receive more detailed information and instructions:

Interest Form

 

For a Curriculum Course

Students will need to complete the ACC admissions application which also includes a residency determination.  The application process can be started here: https://www.alamancecc.edu/admissions/steps_for_admission_earn_a_degree/index.php


For a Workforce Development course

Students should email coned@alamancecc.edu to request a registration code (Subject line:  Scholarship) and to receive further instructions.

 

No.  The Bookstore voucher may only be used for required class materials.

 

This initiative is not need-based, so no FAFSA is required.  However, we encourage the FAFSA because it may help you qualify for additional awards or benefits.

The Parent Promise program begins March 2025. Please see the ACC course schedule for courses that begin in or after March 2025.

The program is designed for one free class per CCP household.  However, families with more than one child in the CCP program may request an additional free class. Approval for a second free class will depend on available funding. 

Yes. The Parent Promise program allows for one free class per semester, plus a voucher up to $250 in the bookstore for required class materials.

An advisor in the Admissions Office can assist students with for-credit course registration (curriculum) beginning in March 2025. Students may also register via the ACC student portal (Self-Service).

Students interested in a Workforce Development course can receive registration assistance by emailing coned@alamancecc.edu.

The Parent Promise is funded by the ACC Foundation.