What goes up: an in depth look at the AC tuition increase
By LIZ MOORE and JOSEPH HANSEN, Ranger Reporters: Amarillo College President Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is reassuring students in the wake of a recent tuition increase. […]
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The struggle is real for one AC student
By ALICIA PRUETT, Ranger Reporter: Two years ago, I talked to my husband about going back to school. It seemed like a no brainer. School […]
Foundation scholarship helps students succeed
By ENRIQUE MARTINEZ GUERRERO, Ranger Reporter: The Amarillo College Foundation is gearing up to award scholarship money, so now is the time for qualified students to apply […]
FAFSA applications now available three months earlier
By AMERICA ADAME, Ranger Reporter: Recent changes in the financial aid process could help students. This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) became […]
Save money during time away from class
By FRANKIE CANCHOLA, Ranger Reporter: Planning dates with friends can be challenging when you’re a college student on a budget. Daily deals are all around the […]
Shape up your wallet with financial workout
The Student Money Management Center and Career and Employment Services are offering a new program for students called Financial Fitness. The program was created to […]
$2.6 million grant received because of Hispanic population
Amarillo College soon will be $2.6 million dollars richer. On Sept. 22, college officials announced that AC has received a Title V grant. This year […]
Money Talk Monday: Investing is no simple task
Can you explain investing and the stock market like I’m five? Or at least like I’m a new college student?
Wow – that is a loaded question. And the simple answer is no.
Investing in the stock market is not something to be done lightly. You must start by learning.
AC debuts Money Management Center
The Amarillo College Washongton Street Campus hosted an open house for its new Money Management Center Jan. 30.
The center is a resource for students to go for help with money management. Its main goals are to help students understand key personal financial concepts, encourage student retention and degree completion, facilitate career readiness, lower overall student debt levels and prevent student loan default, said Lisa Bentley, director of the Money Management Center.