In 1929, Amarillo College became the first junior college district in the state to be organized independent of a school district. It six campuses are located in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo College works hard to bring high-quality academic and technical programs, plus hundreds of continuing education programs.

The College offers affordable tuition, and small classes when students want them - morning, afternoon, evening, or weekends. Technical programs provide guaranteed training in fields where job prospects are good and there is the most long-term need for qualified personnel. AC is a great place to begin college career. Transfer programs will allow to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

Amarillo College offers several associate degrees and various certificates of completion. Generally, students completing 15 semester credit hours each semester will be able to complete a certificate of completion within one academic year and an associate degree in two academic years.

Financial Aid
Financial aid reduces a student's educational costs. Such costs include direct expenses, like tuition, fees, books and supplies, and indirect expenses, like room and board, transportation and personal expenses. Financial aid is available to students through state, federal and local government; through many private sources, such as industrial, service, civic and fraternal groups; and directly through colleges and universities.

Accreditation
Amarillo College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of arts in teaching degrees, associate of applied science degrees, and certificates of completion.