The Ultimate Family Resource Guide
PROVIDED BY The Office of Family Engagement


PROVIDED BY The Office of Family Engagement
Welcometoourdedicatedresourceguidedesignedtosupportyouin yourcrucialroleasthebackboneofourcollegestudents'lives.We recognizethesignificanceofyourunwaveringsupportandtheimpact ithasontheirjourneytosuccess.Withinthesepages,youwillfinda wealthofinformation,practicaladvice,andhelpfultipstohelpyou betterunderstandandassistyourstudentthroughouttheircollege experience.
Thisguidecoversvariousessentialtopics,includingacademicsupport, campusresources,financialmatters,andpromotingoverallwell-being. Byengagingwiththeresourcesprovided,youareequippedtobean effectiveadvocateandpartnerinyourstudent'seducationaljourney.
Weappreciateyourdedicationandareconfidentthat,together,wecan createanurturingenvironmentthatfosterstheirgrowthandempowers themtothrive
Thisorganizationisdesignedtoempowerfamily memberstoconnectwithJaguarstudentsonand off-campus,promoteasenseofhomeintheA&MSAcommunity,andprovideopportunitiesforlocal culturallearning.
ThisorganizationforJaguarstudentparentstonetwork andconnectwitheachother.You'llbeapartofa communityandreceivealendinghandandsupportwhile attendingcollegeandbeingbusyoutsideofthat.
Weunderstand,socomeandjoinus!
Anyonewhoisaparentcanjoin-mom,dad,single, married,itdoesn'tmatteraslongasyou'reaparent!
THIS SECTION WILL GO OVER THE LINGO USED ON CAMPUS
One-stop-shopforJaguarIDs,financialaid,and otheradmissionneeds
StudentEngagementorientsfirst-yearstudents, transferstudentsandfamilymembers.
First-YearExperiencehelpsfirst-yearstudents adjusttocollegeduringtheir1styear
StudentBusinessServicesisresponsibleforbilling andcollectiontuition/fees
UniversityPoliceDepartment
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Thisofficehelpsstudentsresolvepersonaland academicmatterstoensuresuccess
MaysCenterforExperientialLearningand CommunityEngagementhelpsstudentsget studentscareerready..
TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActprotects theprivacyofstudenteducationrecordsbyprohibiting theimproperdisclosureofpersonallyidentifiable informationderivedfromeducationrecords
FreeApplicationforFederalStudent AidforU.S.citizens
TexasApplicationforStateFinancialAidfor non-citizenswhoareclassifiedasTexas residents.
HazlewoodLegacyExemptionIsatuitionandfee waiverforchildren,undertheageof26,ofTexas veterans.ThisdoesNOTincludelivingexpenses, books,studentservicefeesorsupplyfees.
Chapter33:ThePost-9/11GIBillprovideseducationbenefits forthosewhohaveservedonactivedutyfor90ormoredays afterSep.10,2001.Thepaymentratedependsonhowmuch activedutytimeamemberhas.
Chapter30:Foractive-dutymemberswhoenrollandpay $100permonthfor12monthsarethenentitledtoreceivea monthlyeducationbenefitoncetheyhavecompleteda minimumserviceobligation.
WHAT’S
Thisfull-dayorientationgetabriefofour campusresourcesandregisterforclasses
Thismandatoryweek-longorientationto jumpstartJagsinthiertranistiontocollege.
Thisfreeclasswherefamiliescanfind theirplaceandlearnaboutourcampus
SEMINAR COMMON EXPERIENCE W O W
This3-credithourclassdesignedtohelp first-yearstudentsadjusttocollege
Thisyearlonginitiativedesignedtocultivateacommon intellectualconversationonathemeandincrease interactionsamongfaculty,staff,andstudents
WeekofWelcomeisaweekoffunandfreeevents designedtowelcomenewandreturningstudentsto thecampus.
TRANSFER ASSEMBLIES TRANSFER
WEEK FAMILY ASSOCIATION
Thisorientationmadeforspecificallyfor transferstudents
Thisbi-annualeventisaweektocelebratetransferstudents. NationalTransferStudentWeekisinthefallandTransfer Weekisinthespring
Thisorganizationmadeupoffamilymembers createsacommunitytosupportJags
THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPILED LIST OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE A&M-SA COMMUNITY
Ready to have an interview for an important job position but the only thing you are missing is a professional outfit? Come to the Career Clothes Closet!
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The purpose of the General’s Store is to provide supplemental food to members of the Texas A&M University-San Antonio community who need assistance.
The SCC is a welcoming, inclusive, and confidential space. Our licensed and professionally-trained staff offer free and confidential mental health services to currently enrolled Texas A&M University-San Antonio students.
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They are a national honor society designed exclusively for transfer students! Their mission is to recognize and promote the
The A&M-San Antonio Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to assists students in obtaining financial assistance in order to supplement their own contribution to a college education.
The Office of Student Life focuses on the student's total educational experience. Our goal is to get all students involved and engaged on campus. Learn more about what we offer by checking out our website, JagSync, or by stopping by the office.
Having trouble figuring out the next step? Not too sure where to turn for transcripts or to find out what academic standing means? That's where this office comes in to help! From understanding admissions to applying for graduation, they are here to help you every step of the way.
They collaborate with community organizations to provide information, resources, and referrals for all Dreamers at Texas A&M-San Antonio.
The DSS is committed to ensuring equal access, full participation, and reasonable accommodations by coordinating services that meet the unique educational needs of enrolled students with documented disabilities.
The University Library fosters collaboration among faculty, staff, and students to create an atmosphere of academic excellence and provides the university community with tools for lifelong learning.
The (SASC) takes a developmental/ proactive approach to help students complete their academic goals from orientation through graduation. Our goal is to help students discover, self-reflect, and become independent learners.
The Office of Military Affairs assists Veterans and Military family members with various military education benefits. To begin the process of using your education benefits at Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio.
Esperanza Hall is our on-campus student housing development and provides students with an academic, success-oriented living environment. Students living on campus enjoy a broader overall college experience than those who do not.
THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPILED LIST OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE A&M-SA STUDENT-PARENT COMMUNITY
Education Service Center, Region 20 is an regional education service agencies within Texas that assist school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations.
Cap4Kids keeps a reliable up-to-date list of resources in the San Antonio area.
Services- Parenting
This list contains information and links about free and low-cost parenting classes within the Alamo region
The Child Care Services (CCS) division of the City of San Antonio provides child care and provider management services for Bexar County and the surrounding areas.
This is a free online database that allows parents to search for group homes and In-Home Daycares in Bexar County
Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Child Care Services (CCS) provides subsidized childcare assistance to eligible families throughout the Alamo Region.
The Texas Diaper Bank has been working since 2013 to change the lives of babies, children with disabilities, and seniors in the Greater San Antonio Area and 12 surrounding counties.
TheKennedy
7714KennedyHillDr,SanAntonio,TX78235
TheAviator
8010AeromedicalRd,SanAntonio,TX78235
TheLandings
7803SNewBraunfelsAve,SanAntonio,TX78235
HeritageOaks
216ClaggettSt,SanAntonio,TX78235
TheAnderson
7938CityBaseLanding,SanAntonio,TX78235
EmbassySuitesbyHilton
7610SNewBraunfelsAve,SanAntonio,TX782355
HamptonInn&Suites
8202CityBaseLanding,SanAntonio,TX78235 & HolidayInnExpress&Suites
8222CityBaseLanding,SanAntonio,TX78235
FairfieldInn&SuitesbyMarriott
3234GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
LaQuintaInn
3180GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
TheHomeDepot
3111SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
BootBarn
3127SEMilitaryDrSte121,SanAntonio,TX78223
BrooksCornerShoppingCenter
7300PawhuskaDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
RossDressforLess
3143SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
Target
3227SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
H-E-B
3323SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
AT&TStore
3138SEMilitaryDrSte.117,SanAntonio,TX78223
OfficeDepot
3142S.E.MilitaryDr,Center,SanAntonio,TX78223 BestBuy
3142SEMilitaryDrSte103,SanAntonio,TX78223 CatoFashions
3142SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78235
JamesAveryArtisanJewelry
3166SEMilitaryDr#105,SanAntonio,TX78223
Walmart
3302SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
BrooksSpay&NeuterClinic
8034CityBaseLanding,SanAntonio,TX78235
Sam'sClub
3239GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
NorthernTool+Equipment
2834GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
Lowe'sHomeImprovement
3302GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
1 TaqueriaLaPerladeJalisco
2255SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
DairyQueenStore
2282SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
GoldenChick
2503SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
OrangeLeafFrozenYogurt
2535SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
LunaRosaPuertoRicanGrillyTapas
2603SEMilitaryDr#106,SanAntonio,TX78223
KrispyKremeDoughnuts
2703SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
MarketBBQ
2707SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
TexasRoadhouse
2751SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
54thStreetRestaurant&Drafthouse
7307SNewBraunfelsAve,SanAntonio,TX78223
4 CityBaseSportsBar
2707LassesBlvd,SanAntonio,TX78223
MiCocinitaRestaurant
2711LassesBlvd,SanAntonio,TX78223
5 IHOP
3115SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
PeterPiperPizza
3131SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
OliveGardenItalianRestaurant
3147SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
PandaExpress
3207SEMilitaryDr#104,SanAntonio,TX78223
Whataburger
3239SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
CrackerBarrelOldCountryStore
3327SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
6 LittleCaesarsPizza
3130SEMilitaryDrSuite103,SanAntonio,TX78235
SubwayRestaurants
3138SEMilitaryDrSuite108,SanAntonio,TX78235
MarbleSlabCreamery
3138SEMilitaryDrSuite111,SanAntonio,TX78223
Starbucks
3170SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
BuffaloWildWings
3158SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
TheLonghornCafe
3150SEMilitaryDr106#106,SanAntonio,TX78223
7 Chick-fil-A
3214SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
Chili'sGrill&Bar
3230SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78235
LongJohnSilver's/A&W
3318SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
PapaJohn'sPizza
3322SEMilitaryDr104Ste104,SanAntonio,TX78223
McDonald's
3322SEMilitaryDr104Ste104,SanAntonio,TX78223
BurgerKing
3102GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
SonicDrive-In
3222GoliadRd,SanAntonio,TX78223
8 JackintheBox
3523SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223
3702SEMilitaryDr,SanAntonio,TX78223 9
J.Anthony'sSeafoodCafe
The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships is introducing a new easy, mobile, personalized process that makes everything about applying for scholarships easier! We’re proud to say that now through the ScholarshipUniverse, all A&M-SA Jaguars will be able to:
Complete financial aid forms on your phone, tablet, or computer. Securely upload documents from any device.
E-sign documents—both you and your parents!
Manage your financial aid tasks online. Receive automated reminders about outstanding tasks and next steps.
Childcare expenses can be considered in your FAFSA? Be sure to ask when FAFSA applications open on October 1st!
The City of San Antonio has provided 7 million dollars to an EduCare Facility? This early childhood development center will be open to children from birth through five years. Once all funds are acquired, they would open to the community, including our faculty, staff, and parenting students in the future.
The JagFam Student-Parent Organization plans to launch a supplemental supply closet for A&M-San Antonio studentparents who need assistance.
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3. Help Jaguars navigate campus life- from teaching the best study skills to goal setting.
4. As a first-year student, every new Jaguar is assigned an Academic Advisor who will help you pick the best major and register for classes. You'll meet with an Advisor during NSO to register for your classes for Fall 2023!
1. Licensed mental health professionals offer individual, couple, and group counseling services. Their office is discreetly located through the back entrance of Mod C.
2. With specialized tutors available for every student, Jaguars are set up for success throughout their entire college journey!
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Orientation is jam-packed with information and it can be overwhelming. So we wanted to help you out a little. This page and a couple after are all for you, just in case you wanted to jot some things down.