Personal Information

* Required field

NRCC Student ID (7-digit number)*

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Street Address * Enter the street address where you live.

Mailing Address (if different) Enter your mailing address if you receive mail at a different address than what you entered above. (Example: P.O. Box 123)

City *

Locality *

Other Locality

State *

Zip Code *

How long have you lived at your current address? * Less than 12 months
12 months or longer

If you have lived at your current address for less than 12 months, list all of your addresses for the past 12 months.

High School * Select the high school from which you will graduate. Auburn High School Blacksburg High School Christiansburg High School Eastern Montgomery High School Floyd County High School Giles High School Narrows High School Pulaski County High School Radford High School Home School Private School Other

If you selected "Private School" or "Other", enter the name of the school.

Please enter your graduation month and year: * Month Year
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2027 2026

Only current year high school graduates may complete this application. If you are a second year ACCE student, please check your NRCC email and respond to the Educational Foundation Office email asking if you would like to receive ACCE for a second year.

If you are an early graduate, having completed or will complete your high school diploma as of December 31st, 2026, do you intend to enroll in NRCC classes in January 2027 or August 2027? Intended class start Select... JAN 2027 AUG 2027

Are you currently taking, or have you taken dual-enrollment courses in high school? * Yes
No

Student Phone Number * Enter the best phone number to reach you by phone and text. Enter numbers only beginning with the area code.

Student Personal Email * Enter and confirm your personal email address. This must be an email that you check regularly as this is where you will receive communications regarding your ACCE application.

Parent/Guardian Information

Enter the first and last name for a parent/guardian.

First Name *

Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number * Enter a phone number for a parent/guardian. This phone number must be different from the number you previously entered for your phone number. Enter numbers only beginning with the area code.

Parent/Guardian Email Enter and confirm an email address for your parent/guardian.

Understanding of ACCE Policies

I understand that if the information provided on this application is found to be inaccurate, I may be ineligible to participate in the ACCE program. * Yes

I understand that the ACCE program is a private/public partnership and is funded on a year-to-year basis and is dependent upon the availability of program funds. If funding is available, and if all other program guidelines/criteria are met, ACCE will fund the tuition costs if financial aid is not available or does not fully cover tuition costs. * Yes

I understand that the ACCE program is only available to individuals who live in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski Counties, and Radford City. I understand that I must continue to live in one of these localities to maintain ACCE eligibility. * Yes

I understand that admission to New River Community College does not imply nor guarantee acceptance into the ACCE Program.* * Yes

I understand that I must be eligible for Virginia in-state tuition in order to receive ACCE funding. * Yes

I understand that I must graduate from high school with a diploma and have at least a 2.5 GPA (overall or senior year GPA). * Yes

I understand that I must meet all deadlines listed on the ACCE Webpage. I understand that deadlines are firm and no exceptions will be made. * Yes

I understand that I may be asked to attend an ACCE recognition ceremony, and that attendance is mandatory if scheduled. * Yes

I understand that all communications will be sent to the personal and parent/guardian email addresses I have provided until I have registered for NRCC fall courses. After course registration, all communications from the Educational Foundation, Financial Aid, and Admissions and Records Offices will be sent to my VCCS email address and I must check this on a daily basis. * Yes

Understanding of ACCE Enrollment Policies and Requirements

I understand that I must enroll full-time at NRCC (minimum of 12 credits each fall and spring semester) to maintain ACCE eligibility. * (Exceptions may be made for students who have earned a significant number of dual-enrollment credits and do not need to enroll full-time to complete a program of study. Exceptions may also be made for special circumstances and program of study requirements.)
Yes

I understand that once I am enrolled at NRCC, I must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to maintain ACCE eligibility. * Yes

I understand that I must enroll in and successfully complete a College Success Skills course, if required by my program of study, during my first semester. * Yes

I understand that having a job will not take priority over my academics, volunteer/community service, or any other ACCE responsibilities. * Yes

I understand that the only online/hybrid course I can take during the first semester is the College Success Skills course. * (Exceptions may be made for courses that are only available as online/hybrid.)
Yes

I understand that I am required to attend an in-person NRCC New Student Orientation session during the summer before beginning classes in the fall semester. * Yes

I understand that I must meet with my Student Services Advisor at least once each semester. * Yes

Understanding of ACCE Financial Policies and Requirements

I understand that as an ACCE student, I must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the stated deadline. I understand that if I receive enough financial aid through FAFSA to cover the cost of my tuition, I will not be awarded ACCE funding. * Yes

I understand that as an ACCE student, I cannot accept a student loan. * Yes

I understand that ACCE does not cover the costs of textbooks, Follett Access fees (digital/e-textbooks), or supplies. * Yes

I understand that ACCE will cover the cost of up to 15 credits per semester, and I am responsible for the additional tuition cost if I enroll in more than 15 credits. * Yes

I understand that I must enroll in a financial aid approved program of study at NRCC. * Yes

I understand that if I withdraw from or receive a failing grade in any course(s), my ACCE funding will be reduced proportionally, and I must repay NRCC the tuition and fees for the course(s). I understand that a payment for the full amount or a payment plan must be established with the NRCC Business Office before I can enroll in courses for the next semester and to maintain ACCE eligibility. * Yes

As a recipient of ACCE, I understand that I will not be eligible to receive a NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarship. * Yes

Understanding of Volunteer/Community Service Requirements

I understand that I must complete the required number of volunteer/community service hours (listed below) each year while in the ACCE program. * Yes

• Giles County ACCE students must complete 100 hours.
• Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski Counties and Radford City ACCE students must complete 80 hours.

I understand that this is my commitment to provide volunteer service hours to my locality (county or city) as a way of “giving back” to the community. I understand that my tuition payment is NOT considered payment from my locality for the hours that I volunteer. * Yes

I understand that my volunteer/community service hours must be completed in the locality in which I live. * Yes

I understand that my volunteer/community service is assigned by my locality’s ACCE Volunteer Service Coordinator and is not managed nor approved by NRCC. * (Details for completing your volunteer/community service will be provided to you in April or May.)
Yes

Authorizations

I authorize the NRCC Educational Foundation staff and my locality’s ACCE representatives to review my transcripts as needed to confirm my ACCE eligibility. * Yes

I authorize the NRCC Educational Foundation staff to review my FAFSA to confirm ACCE eligibility. * Yes

I authorize the NRCC Educational Foundation to share my name, my parent/guardian’s name, and address with my locality to confirm my residency status. * Yes

I authorize my locality to share my residency status with the NRCC Educational Foundation. * Yes

If I receive ACCE funding, I authorize the NRCC Educational Foundation to release my program information, photographs, and any pertinent directory information to my locality. * Each locality needs this information to manage their ACCE program records.
Yes
No

If I receive ACCE funding, I authorize New River Community College to release photographs to the media. * Selecting 'Yes' allows NRCC and the NRCC Educational Foundation to share your photo through our social media sites as well as other media outlets.
Yes
No