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How to Apply to the San Antonio College - Gateway to College Program
1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212
The Gateway to College High School Completion Program is for 16-20 year olds interested in returning to school and completing their high school diploma. While earning their high school diploma, students earn credits toward a college degree. This is a “scholarship” program. We pay the tuition and book costs for those who are accepted into the program. Students will need to discuss additional fees with the Gateway staff prior to finalization.
To qualify for this program, you MUST:
- Be between the ages 16 and 20 years old,
- Have left high school before graduation or be at risk of dropping out,
- Be behind in high school credits for your age and grade, with fewer than 17 credits,
- Read at an 8th grade level.
If you qualify, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Obtain an Application Form in English or Spanish from our website, your home school, or call (210) 486-0170 to have one mailed to you.
Step 2: Reserve a spot at the next Information Session by calling our Information Line (210) 486-0170
At our two-hour Information Session, you will:
- Learn more about the expectations and benefits of the Gateway to College program,
- Take a short reading-level test,
- Have a chance to ask questions,
- Have your application materials reviewed to make sure you meet all eligibility requirements, and
- Allow us a change to meet you and learn why you are interested in the program.
Once you make the call, bring the following to the Information Session:
- Completed application,
- Essays,
- High school transcripts
- Consent Form, and
- School District form.
If you cannot bring all of these pieces of paperwork, fill out the application and show up anyway. We will give you feedback about what you need to do next.
Step 3: Attend a 2-day Evaluation Session
When you go to the Information Session you will be referred for the next evaluation session if you meet the requirements for eligibility. During the evaluation sessions you will take a series of tests which will be used to evaluate your readiness for the program.
Step 4: Participate in an Individual Interview
At the Information Session, you will be scheduled for an individual interview. The interviews generally occur one week after your information session, and are about 30-60 minutes long. Your interview will be one-on-one with a SAC staff member. This gives us an opportunity to get to know you better, and learn more about your strengths and motivations. You will have a chance to ask questions about the program.
Step 5: Compete/Submit all required paperwork
Once you have competed the above steps and turned in all other required paperwork, (high school transcripts, 3 essays, and application), the selection committee will review your file and determine if you will be accepted into the program. All of this will be fully explained at the Information Session.
More questions??? See our Frequently Asked Questions
More detailed information about Application Process -
Contact a Gateway to College Resource Specialist.
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