NJCAA Announces Partnership with Abilene Christian University
Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a new partnership with Abilene Christian University (ACU) in Abilene, Texas. The partnership facilitates higher education opportunities for those working within the association and its member schools.
"At Abilene Christian University, we're proud to partner with the NJCAA to expand access to high-quality, flexible education for the association's employees," said Dr. Stephen Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of ACU Online. "This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to empowering individuals to grow in their careers, strengthen their communities and lead with purpose. Together, ACU Online and the NJCAA are opening doors to lifelong learning and leadership."
With the new partnership, the faculty and staff of NJCAA member institutions as well as NJCAA employees are eligible for up to a 20% discount on tuition across all ACU online programs. In addition, the standard $50 application fee will be waived. New online students are eligible for a variety of scholarship opportunities.
"We are very excited to announce this new partnership with Abilene Christian to provide more opportunities to the faculty and staff of our member institutions and our employee base," said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President and CEO. "Making these career advancements more accessible to those across our membership benefits our office, member schools, and our association as a whole."
About Abilene Christian University
Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University enrolls more than 7,000 students in robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. For the seventh consecutive year, the student experience at Abilene Christian University is one of the nation's best, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The university excelled in the categories of Study Abroad, Learning Communities, Service Learning and First-Year Experiences. Learn more at acu.edu.
About NJCAA
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.
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