Academic Common Market
The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a program designed to assist students pursuing unique programs in obtaining in-state tuition for a University they wish to attend.
In order to utilize the Academic Common Market, there are a few questions you may ask yourself:
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Do you live in one of the 15 participating states?
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Is the degree eligible for your state?
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Have you been admitted to the college?
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Have you applied to the ACM through your home state?
The Academic Common Market may be utilized to:
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Access uncommon programs
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Share educational resources
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collaborate with different states nad colleges with the SREB hub
The Academic Common Market is not:
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Financial Aid
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Scholarships
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Guranteed
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Competitive or merit based
The has addition information related to eligiblity and information regarding the program.
Once you have been accepted to participate in the ACM program, you will not need to reapply each year. However, if you move or change your major, your eligibility may be impacted.
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Select a program and college you would like to attend
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Apply directly to the college of your choice
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Once accepted, contact your ACM coordinator (found in tab below)
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Complete the ACM acceptance process
The ACM is designed to assist students with saving money on tuition and fees for selected programs.
You may visit Tuition and Fees to compare the cost of in-state and out-of state tuition.
Please be advised tuition and fees increase each year prior to the Fall semester.
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
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Who qualifies?
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be a resident of one of 15 participating states listed above
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select a program that is approved for the ACM for their home state
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be admitted unconditionally into that program
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meet state residency and college admissions requirements
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If you live in one of the 15 participating states, begin by
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Apply to the institution offering your desired program.
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Once admitted to the institution, contact and complete the ACM application process in your home state to be certified as a state resident.
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What is my state's certification process?
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The specific required documents and certification vary by state, but generally residents are required to provide evidence of their residency, such as a driver’s license, voter registration, state tax return or other approved documents.
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Check your state’s for information on deadlines for submitting an application.
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To avoid the last-minute flood of applications (particularly in July and August) and tuition adjustments, it is wise to start the application process early, before registration takes place.
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Once you have completed the Academic Common Market application and residency verification documents, your home state ACM coordinator will determine your eligibility to participate in the program and the certification date (for the current term or the following term).
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There is no need to reapply for ACM once you have received approval from the home state coordinator as long as you are continuously enrolled in the same program, do not change majors, and maintain your home state residency.
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If your eligibility to participate changes, you must be recertified by your home state coordinator if you wish to reapply for ACM status.
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Visit your state’s for more information.
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How long does it take to process my application?
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Processing times vary from state to state. Please check with your for the time frames.
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For existing Academic Common Market programs, it usually takes 1 to 2 months to process an application. If you are requesting a new program, allow 2 to 3 months.
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How do I check the status of my ACM application?
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To check the status of your ACM application, please contact .
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If you have additional questions or are seeking additional information, please contact:
Jasmine O'Brien
Curriculum Coordinator
(931) 221-6243
obrienjr@apsu.edu