Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I apply for admission?
  • How do I register for courses?
  • How can I apply for financial aid?
  • How can I access my grades?
  • What is my Student ID or Student PIN?
  • How can I get a copy of the College Catalog?
  • How do I get an Alamo Colleges E-mail address?
  • What Internet courses are offered?
  • What Continuing Education programs are offered?
  • What is the Alamo Colleges service area?
  • How much is tuition?
  • What degree and certificate programs are available?
  • How do I apply for Admission?

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

    http://www.accd.edu/main/html/registration/apply.htm

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    How do I register for courses?

    First-time-in-college students, students on progress probation, and students on enforced scholastic withdrawal must see a counselor prior to registration.

    Students cleared to register may register by Web.

    WEB REGISTRATION

    1. Go to "Web for Students"
    2. Click on your respective college (NVC, PAC, SAC, SPC)
    3. Select "Login to Student Services"
    4. Enter Student ID and PIN. Click on LOGIN.
    5. Select "Registration & Schedule."
    6. Select a Term.
    7. Select "Add or Drop Classes."
    8. Follow on-screen instructions. After five minutes of inactivity the system will disconnect and you will have to try again.

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    How can I apply for financial aid?

    1. Go to: Student Information Access and Online Registration

    2. Click on your respective college (NVC, PAC, SAC, SPC)

    3. Click on "General Financial Aid" and choose the appropriate option

    For more information, see Alamo Colleges Student Financial Services website.

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    How can I access my grades?

    Grades can be accessed through the web!

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    What is my Student ID or Student PIN?


    Student ID (Social Security Number Ex. 456908974)

    Student PIN (Month and Year of Birth Ex. 0879)

    Problems accessing your ID or PIN? Contact Support Central at 485-0555.

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    How do I get an Alamo Colleges E-mail address?

    1. Go to the PALS web site: http://www.accd.edu/pals
    2. Click on the name of your college
    3. If you are new to PALS, click on the link entitled
      "CLICK HERE TO OBTAIN YOUR LOGIN USERNAME"
    4. Once you are aware of your assigned Username and Password, type your Username and Password in the "SECURED Alamo CollegesESS LOGIN" and click "OK"
    5. Once inside PALS, click on the "EMAIL" icon on the top, right side of the screen
    6. Follow PALS email instructions to send and receive email with your Alamo Colleges e-mail address

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    How can I get a copy of the College Catalog?

    To view an electronic catalog or request a printed catalog, click on the link below:

    Catalogs / Schedules

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    What Internet courses are offered?

    Northwest Vista College Distance Education

    Palo Alto College Distance Education

    St. Philip's College Distance Education

    San Antonio College Distance Education

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    What Continuing Education programs are offered?

    Northwest Vista College Continuing Education

    Palo Alto College Continuing Education

    St. Philip's College Continuing Education

    San Antonio College Continuing Education

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    What is the Alamo Colleges service area?

    Service area Zip Codes and map

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    How much is tuition?

    The Alamo Colleges offer affordable tuition.

    Summer 2009

    Fall 2009

    Spring 2009

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    What degree and certificate programs are available?

    The Alamo Colleges offer over 325 degree and certificate programs

    List of Degree and Certificate Programs

     

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