Abilene Christian University (ACU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Region 20 Education Service Center (ESC-20), expanding access to affordable, flexible educational opportunities for employees across South Central Texas. Through this collaboration, Region 20 ESC employees will receive a tuition discount on all fully online degree and certificate programs offered by ACU, as well as a waived application fee.
The Region 20 ESC is one of 20 regional education service agencies established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to support school districts and charter schools across South Central Texas. Based in San Antonio, Region 20 ESC serves more than 500,000 students across 58 school districts and 31 charter schools by providing resources and services in areas such as curriculum and instruction, professional development, school improvement, technology, leadership support and more. The Region 20 ESC collaborates with educators and administrators to improve student performance and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of school operations across the region.
“Region 20 ESC plays an essential role in supporting educators and school communities throughout South Central Texas, and we are honored to partner with an organization that shares our passion for education and professional growth,” said Jessica Manning. “Through this partnership, ACU can provide Region 20 ESC employees with flexible and affordable pathways to continue their education and strengthen their leadership skills to advance their careers.”
ACU’s online programs are designed to help working professionals advance their education while balancing career, family and personal responsibilities. With fully online programs in fields such as ministry, marketing, healthcare and education, students can advance their education while balancing work, family and personal commitments. Through partnerships like this, ACU continues to make higher education more accessible, empowering individuals to pursue their calling through flexible, career-focused online programs.
ACU’s online programs are administered through its branch location in Dallas and include 18 bachelor’s degrees, 20 master’s degrees, five doctoral degrees, five undergraduate certificate programs and eight graduate certificates. For more information about our programs, visit acu.edu/online.