Applying for Admission to any one of The Alamo Colleges

Students can apply to any one of The Alamo Colleges through the Texas Common Application system.

Once admitted to one of The Alamo Colleges, you are eligible to attend all of our colleges - San Antonio College, St. Philip's College, Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College and Northeast Lakeview College. If you plan to attend a college different from the one where you initially applied, contact the admissions office at the desired college to activate your file.

https://www.applytexas.org/

Quick Information about applying for admission:

Open Admissions Policy to all Colleges

The Alamo Colleges have an open door admissions policy to ensure that every person has the opportunity to get a college education. Application starts with the submission of an ApplyTexas [www.ApplyTexas.org] application.

The Texas Common Application System is a state service that allows students to create an individual student profile and submit applications to multiple Texas public colleges or universities. Students applying to an Alamo Community College need to select the application for two-year institutions.

Students who apply to one college are eligible to attend any of the Alamo Community Colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip’s College, and San Antonio College.

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Admissions Process

New, Transfer, and Former Students (See Determining your Student Status below)

Begin by reading Completing the ApplyTexas Application Tips for Success section to help you be prepared to respond to questions and submit your application.

You will need an email address to access your information once the application is submitted. You can create an email address at various free sites (examples are Yahoo.com or Hotmail.com).

Apply online using the ApplyTexas application www.ApplyTexas.org and begin by creating your student profile; copy your User ID and password so you may access the ApplyTexas website in the future; select the Two-Year Undergraduate Application.

To save time, please have your Social Security Number and the Texas county you live in available.

Following submission of your application, any changes in information must be made through the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at the college.

For assistance with the application, visit the college campus at one of the designated enrollment areas during normal business hours. Computers are available at all campuses to submit application.

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Additional admissions requirements (must be submitted during the first semester of enrollment):

Official high school transcript or GED scores

Official college transcript from the last college or university you attended. Have your transcript sent directly to the specific college of the Alamo Community Colleges that you wish to attend. Many Alamo Community Colleges courses have prerequisites that must be met before registering. As a result, students may be required to submit official transcripts from former colleges attended in order to register for all desired classes.

Depending on your student status, you may need to meet additional requirements.

Returning Students wanting to take courses at one of the other Alamo Community Colleges

Returning Alamo Community College students who have been enrolled within the past twelve months who wish to take courses at a different Alamo Community College should notify the “new” college’s Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at the college. Staff will assist you with the admissions process, following which you may continue with Web registration.

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Determining your Student Status

New and Transfer

To take classes for college credit, submit the ApplyTexas application for admission. Apply early to make sure you have plenty of time to submit official transcripts, complete assessment testing, attend advising, plan your course schedule.

Former Student

(previously enrolled in an Alamo Community College but have not attended during last 12 months)
Submit an online ApplyTexas application. Allowing two days for processing, you should then be able to continue the registration process.**

Returning (enrolled within the past twelve months) to the same college

Go directly to Web registration to view course offerings by college. Course selection and registration will be available according to the dates published in the class schedule and website.**

Returning (enrolled within the past twelve months) to a different Alamo Community College

As a returning student from one of the Alamo Community Colleges wanting to take courses at another Alamo Community College , seek assistance from the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at the college you wish to attend or you may submit the ApplyTexas application to that college. Following confirmation of your previous enrollment with the Alamo Community Colleges, you may go to Web registration to view course offerings by college.**

International

If you are an international student, please contact an International Student Advisor at the college you wish to attend to apply for admission.

** Please remember, if you have unsettled financial debts or your record is blocked for any reason at any Alamo Community College, you must clear your record to register. Personnel in the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area will be available to assist you.

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Completing the ApplyTexas Application Tips for Success

This process should take between 15 and 30 minutes. You may complete the entire application in one session or save your file to complete at a later time.

Checklist of Items You Will Need

We advise that you have the following information available before you begin the online application to expedite the process.

  • Social Security Number*
  • County in which you live
  • Email address (if you don’t have an email address, you can create an email address at various free sites (examples are Yahoo.com or Hotmail.com)
  • Visa/Permanent Resident Information
  • TASP/THEA or other TSI assessment scores
  • SAT, ACT, and/or TAAS/TAKS (grade 11) Scores and Test Dates
  • Names and dates of high school and college attended

* Recording your social security number on the ApplyTexas Application is an optional item. We strongly encourage you to provide the information to us to facilitate and expedite processing of all paperwork. Applications and Documents without social security numbers are more difficult to match up and may require contacting you, which results in additional processing time to completion. For questions or concerns regarding the use of your SSN, please speak with the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at your college.

Logon to www.ApplyTexas.org and begin by creating your student profile; copy your User ID and password so you may access the ApplyTexas website in the future; and then select the Two-Year Undergraduate Application.

Application Review

Following data entry, you will have an opportunity to review your application prior to submitting it. Changes to your application are permitted during the review process.

Submission and Summary

After you have supplied the required information and reviewed your application, you will submit the application to one of The Alamo Colleges by selecting the “Submit” button. Once your application is submitted, all corrections and updates will require a visit to the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at the college.

Additionally, once you submit your application, a window will appear that will display a summary of your application. It is important that you copy the ID number provided in the window, print the summary and save it for your records. It is important to have this document with you when receiving assistance at or from the colleges.

An Email verification will also be sent to you from the ApplyTexas Application service verifying your submission. The email will contain a second number that you should copy, print and save for your records. It is important to have this document with you when receiving assistance at or from the colleges.

Student Financial Aid (Additional information in Applying for Financial Aid section)

Students are encouraged to look at all sources of financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. These options include federal, state and institutional aid. Your first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web www.fafsa.edu.gov as early as possible. Contact your college’s Student Financial Services office for any information regarding FAFSA or student aid programs.

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Residencey and Tuition

The amount of tuition you are charged is based on your residency classification, which is determined according to the information you submit on the ApplyTexas application. You may also be asked to provide documentary evidence that proves your residency status

The general residency classifications for tuition purposes are as follows:

  • Bexar County resident: A Texas resident who has lived in Texas for the past 12 months and resides in Bexar County.
  • Out-of-district student: A Texas resident for the past 12 months who does not reside in Bexar County.
  • Out-of-state student: A U.S. citizen who has not lived in Texas for the past 12 months.
  • Out-of-country student: A non-U.S. citizen who is not a resident alien.

Your residency classification is based on rules and regulations established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If you have questions about residency, contact the Enrollment Services/Admissions & Records area at your college.

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Applying for Financial Aid

Financial support, from several possible sources, may be available to help you go to college. The first step is to see how much you and your family can pay. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, a federally approved application, to apply free for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans.

You can complete the application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or you can visit one of the colleges or the Community Education Centers to get help completing the application. Forms are also available at most high schools or any public library. It is important to complete the form as early as possible prior to the semester in which you plan to enroll.

You will need the following information to complete the application questions:

  • Driver’s license and Social Security Number
  • W-2 forms and other records of money earned in 2008
  • 2008 U.S. Income Tax Return (IRS Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, or 1040TEL)
  • Records of untaxed income, such as welfare, Social Security, TANF, or veterans benefits

Other information if applicable:

  • Current bank statements
  • Current mortgage information (excluding primary home)
  • Business and farm records
  • Stocks, bonds, and other investment records

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