A: Admission Requirements:

As an open admissions institution of higher education, Northwest Vista College admits students without regard to race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, age or color.

The student is responsible for providing appropriate admissions credentials as required by the Office of Student Success to be admitted to the college. Students failing to meet admission requirements will not be allowed to re-enroll. Transcripts of Northwest Vista College work are withheld pending receipt of admissions records.

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NVC Admissions

A: Early Admission Requirements:

High school students who have completed their junior year in a public high school may enroll in Northwest Vista College courses for full college credit by fulfilling the following requirements:
In addition to submitting Admissions Data (application) online, the student should, submit the Early Admissions Application Form, which includes recommendation forms to be completed by the high school counselor, teachers, principal, and parents, to Student Success by the following dates:

July 15 for Fall Semester
December 1 for Spring Semester
May 1 for Summer Sessions

Must be eligible to graduate by the close of the current academic year.
Demonstrate at or above college-level proficiency on the college placement examination.
Submit transcripts of high school courses completed prior to registration at Northwest Vista College.
Students will not be permitted to enroll in developmental courses.
Submit qualifying scores on TSI/THEA, alternative TSI/THEA or proof of TSI/THEA exemption.
Limit the number of courses taken each semester to two in accordance with state regulations and Student Success' recommendations. The combined class load must not exceed the equivalent of 18 semester hours, counting each high school course as equivalent to one three-hour course.

High School students who have completed the sophomore year in a public high school and are in a gifted program are also eligible to enroll in college courses for full college credit. See requirements: Early Admissions

A: Costs of Education:

Tuition charges are based on the number of semester hours taken. It is the responsibility of the student to pay any charges by due dates. Tuition and fee payment may be deferred until applicable due dates as shown in the course schedule.

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Costs of Education
Class Schedule

A: Requesting NVC Official Transcripts:

If you would like to request an official transcript:
Check to verify you do not have a transcript hold by logging into PALS or Web for Students. Your transcript request cannot be processed if you have a transcript hold. You must contact Student Success at 348-2020 or come in for guidance in resolving transcript holds.

Complete a Transcript Request Form or Enrollment Verification Form and fax, mail or bring it to Student Success.
(Attach copy of photo I.D. if mailing/faxing or present photo ID if bringing in person).
MAIL - Northwest Vista College, Attn: Student Success-Transcripts, 3535 N. Ellison Dr., San Antonio, TX 78251-4217
FAX - (210) 348-2221
IN PERSON - Drop off at Student Success, Learning Center Lobby, Front Desk
STATUS CHECK: If you don’t have a transcript hold, after two days, you may check the status of a transcript request, by calling 348-2152.

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Records
PALS
Registration

A: How is my tuition calculated?

Residency Classification:
Where you live affects how much tuition you pay at NVC. Bexar County residents are considered "in-district" and pay lower tuition because property taxes support the college. Residents of other Texas counties are considered "out-of-district." If you are admitted as an out-of-district student, you will maintain this classification as a student unless you can  demonstrate that a Bexar County permanent residence has been established. If you have not resided in Texas for the past twelve months, you will be required to pay out-of-state tuition regardless of where you currently reside.

A person may be admitted in one of these classifications: 
In-District-legal resident of Bexar County.
Out-of-District-legal resident of Texas outside of Bexar County. 
Out-of-State-legal resident of a state other than Texas or have not resided in Texas for the past twelve months. 
International-legal resident of a country other than the U.S. 

Additional information on residency status may be reviewed in the Admissions section of the catalog.
  
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Residency Classification

A: Applying for financial aid:

To apply for financial aid you will need to go to the fafsa website. the process takes 4-6 weeks if filled online. you can file an application on paper which can take 6-8 weeks to process. you may obtain that application in the financial aid office inside the cypress building. to check if your application has been recieved or to view more information about our grants or scholarships you may log onto the Northwest Vista college financial aid website.

A: Paying Tuition

In accordance with H.B. 2747, tuition and fees may be paid by one of two methods:

• a) in full or
• b) in three installments. Students electing the installment plan option will be charged a $25.00 non-refundable administrative fee.

NOTE: TUITION BILLS ARE NOT MAILED.

Tuition and fees may be billed to Mastercard, Visa or American Express. A $4.00 processing fee will be assessed with each web/voice transaction.Installment Plan (Available to students in good standing for Fall and Spring Semesters - 16 weeks session only) Please contact the Business Office for additional information at 348-2028.