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Amador College Connect Core Services

Amador College Connect is a COMPLETELY FREE local resource center that quickly and easily connects people to online college classes and other programs/coursework by providing help at every step of the process, from filling out financial aid forms to signing up for classes, tutoring, and more.

Financial Aid Application Assistance

ACC partners with the Mother Lode Educational Opportunity Center, MEOC, to help students with the financial aid process. Their specialist offers Individual assistance with the FAFSA/financial aid application. Appointments are available every Tuesday at our Center. Call 209-217-8239 or drop by the Center to schedule an appointment.

Financial Aid Application Assistance

ACC partners with the Mother Lode Educational Opportunity Center, MEOC, to help students with the financial aid process. Their specialist offers Individual assistance with the FAFSA/financial aid application. Appointments are available every Tuesday at our Center. Call 209-217-8239 or drop by the Center to schedule an appointment.

Scholarship Assistance

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Scholarship Fund

Qualifying Amador College Connect students can apply for financial scholarships (free money that does not have to be paid back) from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Scholarship Fund. This fund is available to Amador College Connect students residing in Amador County who are pursuing a Human Services Certificate or associate degree through Coastline College. To apply, review the MHSA scholarship criteria and contact ACC for an application or download the electronic application below, complete it and send it (along with additional optional pages and required financial verification) to info@amadorcollegeconnect.org.

View MHSA Scholarship Criteria

Download Electronic MHSA Scholarship Application

Jackson Rancheria Employee Scholarship for Continuing Education

The Jackson Rancheria Scholarship Fund is administered by Amador College Connect under contract with the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. These funds serve the employees of Jackson Rancheria pursuing classes, certificates, or degree programs through Amador College Connect and one of its four accredited community college partners. To apply, contact ACC for an application or download the electronic application below. You can complete it and send it to info@amadorcollegeconnect.org.

Download Rancheria Employee Scholarship Application

Scholarship Assistance

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Scholarship Fund

Qualifying Amador College Connect students can apply for financial scholarships (free money that does not have to be paid back) from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Scholarship Fund. This fund is available to Amador College Connect students residing in Amador County who are pursuing a Human Services Certificate or associate degree through Coastline College. To apply, review the MHSA scholarship criteria and contact ACC for an application or download the electronic application below, complete it and send it (along with additional optional pages and required financial verification) to info@amadorcollegeconnect.org.

View MHSA Scholarship Criteria

Download Electronic MHSA Scholarship Application

Jackson Rancheria Employee Scholarship for Continuing Education

The Jackson Rancheria Scholarship Fund is administered by Amador College Connect under contract with the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. These funds serve the employees of Jackson Rancheria pursuing classes, certificates, or degree programs through Amador College Connect and one of its four accredited community college partners. To apply, contact ACC for an application or download the electronic application below. You can complete it and send it to info@amadorcollegeconnect.org.

Download Rancheria Employee Scholarship Application

Application & Enrollment Process

Amador College Connect offers one-on-one, individualized assistance in the application, enrollment and registration processes. Students may use our center’s computer lab to fill out online applications, as well as complete the coursework once enrolled and actively attending classes. You don’t even need your own computer to take online classes, but it is recommended to have at least a tablet device or smart phone.

Application & Enrollment Process

Amador College Connect offers one-on-one, individualized assistance in the application, enrollment and registration processes. Students may use our center’s computer lab to fill out online applications, as well as complete the coursework once enrolled and actively attending classes. You don’t even need your own computer to take online classes, but it is recommended to have at least a tablet device or smart phone.

Peer Mentoring

Amador College Connect Peer Mentors are like personal coaches for your online education experience. Peer Mentors are experienced online college students who volunteer their time to help new students through every step of the application and registration process, as well as navigating the Canvas platform, used by most colleges. Peer Mentor services are optional and may be requested by new students.

Peer Mentoring

Amador College Connect Peer Mentors are like personal coaches for your online education experience. Peer Mentors are experienced online college students who volunteer their time to help new students through every step of the application and registration process, as well as navigating the Canvas platform, used by most colleges. Peer Mentor services are optional and may be requested by new students.

Tutoring

Amador College Connect offers free tutoring to help students with English, basic reading/writing skills, math, and other subject areas as requested. Tutoring is offered in a group setting or one-on-one, by appointment only, and takes place at our Center.

Tutoring

Amador College Connect offers free tutoring to help students with English, basic reading/writing skills, math, and other subject areas as requested. Tutoring is offered in a group setting or one-on-one, by appointment only, and takes place at our Center.

Computer Lab

The Amador College Connect computer lab offers Windows-based computers that are free for our students to use on a drop-in basis during regular business hours. The lab offers high-speed WiFi and a student printer. Students may also use the lab as a study center and bring their own laptops.

Computer Lab

The Amador College Connect computer lab offers Windows-based computers that are free for our students to use on a drop-in basis during regular business hours. The lab offers high-speed WiFi and a student printer. Students may also use the lab as a study center and bring their own laptops.

Exam Proctoring

Occasionally, colleges require students enrolled in online classes to take tests at a specified testing center, given by an authorized person, called a proctor. College Connect offers this service by appointment at our Center.

Exam Proctoring

Occasionally, colleges require students enrolled in online classes to take tests at a specified testing center, given by an authorized person, called a proctor. College Connect offers this service by appointment at our Center.

We are here for you every step of the way…

Amador College Connect collaborates with four colleges within the California Community College System offering online programs. ACC works with Coastline College, Foothill College, Columbia College, and California Virtual Campus

Online college classes can lead to the completion of a certificate program, two-year degree (AA or AS), or four-year degree (BA or BS).

Call 209-217-8239 for more information or to make an appointment.

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