PASS Program Career & Technical Education Programs
(Certificate/Associate of Applied Science)
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Actively enrolled in a Career & Technical Education Program (Certificate/ Associate of Applied Science) and be pursuing classes in your respective major.
2. For Instructional Supplements: Cumulative 2.00 GPA or higher and must be registered at least half time. For example, a minimum of 6 hours in Fall/Spring semester and at least 3 hours in Summer I or II semester. * Unless number of courses are only pending requirement for selective programs or completion of degree.
3. For Childcare Services: Cumulative 2.25 GPA or higher and full-time status is required (12 hours-No internet classes) for Fall/Spring semesters. Summer requires enrollment in 6 hours for full time assistance and 4 hours or less for part time assistance (No internet classes). * Unless number of courses are only pending requirement for selective programs or completion of degree.
4. The PASS Program is designed to assist Special Populations enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs. Must meet one of the Special Populations (see below) or be eligible for Pell Grant.
• Individual with Disabilities
• Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults;
• Individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;
• English learners
• Single parents, including single pregnant women
• Out-of workforce individuals
• Homeless individuals described in section 725 of the McKinney-Verto Homeless Assistance Act
• Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
• Youth with a parent who-a. is a member for the armed forces and b. is on active duty
5. First time applicant must complete E-LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory). Link to the E-LASSI will be provided by Advisor after application has been reviewed and number 7 on requirements has been completed. (Application will not be processed without the E-LASSI completion).
6. Must submit PASS Program application every academic year
7. Must complete 1 mandatory hour online workshop (2 or more workshops from student lingo) https://www.southtexascollege.edu/cle/workshops.html for the 1 hour) for Instructional Supplements and/or Childcare Assistance prior to application deadline. Students qualifying for Childcare assistance will be required to complete 2 additional 1-hour workshops during the semester.
The Office of PASS Program is assisting students in office/virtually through our website: https://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/pass/index.html and directly through staff email. During this time, our staff will be making arrangements to be available to students online
For any additional question please call: (956) 872-6315
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. This statement extends to individuals seeking employment with and admission to the College. Funding was provided through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with Carl D. Perkins Basic funds
DEGREES
AAS-Associate of Applied Science
CT1-Certificate of Completion, Level 1 (15-42 hours)
CT2-Certificate of Completion, Level 2 (43-59 hours)
CT3-Certificate of Completion, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills
MAJORS
Accounting-AAS-BUS-ACCT
Accounting Clerk-CT1-ACCT
Administrative Office Assistant-AAS-ADOA
Architectural & Engineering Design Technology-CT1-AEDT
Architectural & Visual Technology-CT1-AVTE
Architectural & Visual Technology-AAS-AET-ARVT
Associate Degree in Nursing-AAS-RN-ADN
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair-CT1-AMLR
Automotive Technology-CT1-AUTO
Automotive Technology-AAS-AUTO
Automotive Service Educational Program-AAS-ASEP
Baking & Pastry Arts-AAS-BKPA
Basic Firefighter-CT1-FIRE
Basic Peace Officer-CT1-BCPO
Child Development/Early Childhood-AAS-CCDA
Child Care and Development-Infant & Toddler-CT1-IFTD
Child Care and Development-Pre School-CT1-PRSC
Civil Engineering Technology-CT1-CETC
Civil Engineering Technology-AAS-AET-CETA
Combination Welding-CT1-WLDG
Commercial Baking-CT1-COMB
Commercial Cooking-CT1-COMC
Computer & Information Technology Specialist-CT1-TSS
Computer & Internet Specialist-CT1-CPIN
Computer Application Specialist-CTI-COMP
Computer Maintenance Specialist-CT1-CMS
Computer Support Specialist-AAS-CSUS
Construction Supervision-AAS-CNBT
Construction Supervision Assistant-CT1-CNBT
Culinary Arts-AAS-CULA
Cybersecurity Specialist-CT1-CYBC
Cybersecurity Specialist-AAS-CYBR
Deaf Support Specialist-CT1-DFSC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography-AAS-DMSG Diagnostic
Medical Sonography-ATC-DMSO
Diesel Technology-CT1-DISL
Diesel Technology-AAS-DISL
Electrician Assistant-CT1-ELPT
Electrician Technology-AAS-ELTR
Electronic Health Record Specialist-CT1-ELHR
Emergency Medical Technology-Basic-CT1-EMTB
Emergency Medical Technology-Advanced-CT1-AEMT
Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic-CT2-PARA
Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic-AAS-EMT
Fire Science Technology-AAS-FIRS
Health Information Technology-AAS-HITP
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology-CT1-HVAC
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology- AAS-HVAC
Human Resource Assistant-CT1-HRPO
Human Resource Specialist-AAS-HRPO
Information & Network Systems-CT1-INFO
Information Systems-.AAS-INFM
Law Enforcement-AAS-LENF
Legal Office Specialist-CT1-LGOS
Management-CT1-MGMT
Management-AAS-BUS-MGMT
Marketing-CT1-MRKG
Marketing-AAS-BUS-MRKG
Mechatronics-CT1-MECT
Medical Assistant Technology-CT2-MDAS
Medical Assistant Technology-AAS-MDCA
Medical Coding Specialist-CT1-MEDC
Medical Office Specialist-CT1-MEDO
Multimedia Specialist-CT1-MULT
Network Systems-AAS-NETK
Occupational Therapy Assistant-AAS-OTAP
Office Specialist-CT1-SECS
Paralegal-AAS-LGAS
Patient Care Technician-CT1-PCT
Payroll Assistant-CT1-PAYR
Personal Trainer-.CT1-PETR
Pharmacy Technology-AAS-PHRA
Physical Therapist Assistant-AAS-PTAS
Precision Manufacturing Technology-CT1-PMTD
Precision Manufacturing Technology-AAS-PMTD
Public Administration-AAS-PBAD
Public Services Assistant-CT1-PSEA
Radiologic Technology-AAS-RADT
Recruiter Assistant-CT1-RECR
Respiratory Therapy-AAS-RSPT
Restaurant Management-AAS-RSTM
Sign Language Interpreter-AAS-ASL-SGIN
Structural Welding-CT1-STWL Technology
Trilingual Interpreter-CT3-TRIN
Vocational Nursing-CT2-LVN
Welding Technology-AAS-WELD
*Majors subject to change* (last updated 06/30/2021)