Programs for High School Students
Alamo Colleges offer a number of programs designed to help high school students get on the fast track to a college education. Explore these programs to find one that fits your goals and interests.
- Dual Credit - Qualified high school
juniors and seniors can earn college credit
while completing high school requirements.
Students generally earn up to 27 college
level hours. Tuition and fees are waived for
up to two courses per semester. The dual
credit courses will apply towards an
Associates degree at any of the Alamo Colleges and may transfer to other
colleges or universities. It is up to the
accepting college or university to honor
dual credit course work. Contact a Counselor
at
Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto
College,
San Antonio College, or
St. Philip’s College to enroll.
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Tech Prep – Begin your technical studies
as a high school student and continue in a
community college. The result is a 2 year
Certificate or an Associate in Applied
Science degree. The credit you earned in the
Tech Prep high school courses will count
towards your college coursework as you learn
new workforce skills.
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The Alamo Academies - The Academies
provide education, experience and job
opportunities for high school students
looking to jump-start their future. They are
designed to provide two-year training and
internship programs that introduce qualified
students to career opportunities in key
industries while providing a seamless
transition from high school to college to
the workplace.
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Phoenix Program – provides motivated,
mature students of SAISD a special
opportunity to take dual credit (high school
& college courses) at St. Philip’s
College-Southwest campus.
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Non-traditional (Home and Private School)
Students
A non-traditional high school student is a student who is enrolled in a home school program or in a high school which is non-accredited or not recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The Dual Credit program for non-traditional high school students allows eligible students to earn college credit for up to two tuition-free courses each Fall and Spring semester at Northwest Vista College while satisfying high school curriculum requirements.
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Gateway to College - Gateway to College
at
Palo Alto College is a scholarship
program offering you the opportunity to earn
a High School Diploma granted by your
prospective high school while accumulating
college credits:
- Associate’s Degree
- Certificates
- Transfer credits
