WELCOME TO THE
ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT
The Alamo Colleges District is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas with more than 68,000+ students taking credit, workforce, and continuing education courses annually. We serve Bexar County and beyond with five individually accredited colleges, seven educational training centers, AlamoONLINE, Early College High Schools (ECHS), and Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH)
Why the Alamo Colleges?
You get to choose what best fits your lifestyle, either in person or online. Choose from traditional semesters or accelerated classes.
Pursue a degree, take classes that seamlessly transfer to universities, or earn an industry recognized certification.
• Open admissions
• Small classes and an inviting atmosphere
• Personalized academic and career guidance
• Support beyond the classroom
An Affordable Investment
We offer the most affordable education in South Texas. With an associate degree from one of our colleges, you will earn an average of $9,400 more each year for your lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma working in Texas.
6 Institutions. Endless Possibilities.
All of our 350+ degree and certificate programs are mapped to either employment or transfer to a four-year college. That means you can graduate and get on with your life faster. We even offer short-term certificates and micro-credentials that teach skills that can help you become gainfully employed while you’re still in college.
All five of the Alamo Colleges offer degrees and certificates in the areas of art, business, education, English/communications, health care, humanities, math, science, social science and more.
Search for a Program or Career you love.
SUPPORT NO MATTER WHAT
Life can cause distractions from learning. Whether you need help paying bills, affording health care, putting food on the table, caring for kids in your household, or anything else – we can help. Our college advocacy centers reduce barriers that may prevent you from starting, continuing, and finishing college.
As part of a district-wide commitment to student success, all five of the Alamo Colleges offer specialized services and resources, including academic support and advising, primary health care, counseling, clothing, childcare, food assistance, utility assistance, veterans services, accessibility, disability services and more.
Learn more at: alamo.edu/advocacy
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr and Wilson
Colleges:
1. Northeast Lakeview College
2. Northwest Vista College
3. Palo Alto College
4. San Antonio College
5. St. Philip’s College
Education & Training Centers:
6. Central Texas Technology Center 2193 FM 758 New Braunfels, TX 78130
7. Greater Kerrville Center
1012 Barnett St. Kerrville, TX 78028
8. Brackenridge Education Training Center 532 N. Center, San Antonio, TX 78202
9. Eastside Education and Training Center 4551 Dietrich Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 10. Westside Education and Training Center 610 SW 41st Street San Antonio, TX 78237
Workforce Center of Excellence
Norton Street, San Antonio, TX 78211
Harlandale Education & Training Center 532 N. Center San Antonio, TX 78202 13. Southside Education & Training Center South San Antonio
COLLEGE YOU CAN AFFORD
ONE APPLICATION FOR ALL ALAMO COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS
Students attending any of the Alamo Colleges can submit one scholarship application each academic year to be considered for all Alamo Colleges Foundation scholarships and are automatically matched with eligible award opportunities.
Did you know?
The Alamo Colleges Foundation awards over $1.9 million in scholarship funds each year.
AlamoPROMISE
In partnership with local government, community partners and local ISD’s, AlamoPROMISE provides the offer of tuition-free college education at one of the five Alamo Colleges to students who plan to earn an associate degree, certification, courses for transfer or workforce training.
It ensures that tuition and mandatory fees at the Alamo Colleges are covered for students who graduate from all public Bexar County ISDs and their high schools. As last-dollar funding, AlamoPROMISE covers the gap between financial aid and the cost of tuition for up to three years. Household income does not disqualify students.
Learn more at: alamo.edu/promise
PROMISE
Also available is our Promise-to-Promise program, a partnership with UTSA that will enable eligible students to complete a four-year degree essentially debt-free.
ADULT LEARNERS TUITION ASSISTANCE AND JOB PLACEMENT
The Alamo Colleges is an approved training provider for Ready to Work, a one-of-a-kind program connecting San Antonians to education and quality jobs – and, ultimately, well-paid careers that can sustain their families. Get tuition assistance, career guidance and support every step of the way.
Learn more at: alamo.edu/readytowork
NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE
Established in 2007 as one of the five Alamo Colleges, Northeast Lakeview College provides access to quality academic programs and career and technical courses that prepare students for future success in in-demand careers. The College serves more than 6,900 students from northeast San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties. Offering a wide selection of degrees, certificates, pre-majors, and programs such as cyber defense, social media, logistics, and pre-nursing, students completing Northeast Lakeview College have the skills they need to transition to the workplace or transfer their credits to the university.
alamo.edu/nlc
NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE
Northwest Vista College is the third largest institution of higher education in San Antonio’s northwest side, one of the fastest growing areas of the city. Unique programs include the only community college pharmacy technology program in the area, as well as programs in digital media and cinema production, and a Microsoft Datacenter Academy that leads to an associate of applied science degree or certificate of completion. NVC also has an Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations that lead to AWS Certification. Most recently, the college developed an accelerated pre-nursing cohort that prepares students for nursing schools. NVC’s mission is empowering diverse communities for success through quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences. NVC is consistently ranked one of the top community colleges in the state and the nation.
alamo.edu/nvc
PALO ALTO COLLEGE
Palo Alto College, the first higher education institution on San Antonio’s south side, enrolls more than 10,500 students each semester. Since 1985, we have been dedicated to making college education accessible to firsttime college students and those who are economically disadvantaged so that all students have the opportunity for social mobility to create a better life for themselves and their families. We offer the only veterinary technology program in the area as well as many more career and technical programs to prepare you for high-demand, high-wage jobs. We combine exceptional education with affordability to make the most of your college experience and give you access to a meaningful career.
alamo.edu/pac
ST. PHILIP’S COLLEGE
St. Philip’s College, one of the oldest and most diverse community colleges in the nation, is also the nation’s only Historically Black College that’s also a Hispanic Serving Institution. We serve more than 13,000 students at two campuses. We are renowned for our Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs with graduates who support one of the region’s $15.2 billion hospitality industry. We train many of the area’s healthcare workforce, including nurses, and medical technologists. We are also designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. We are a flexible and affordable way to turn your passion—whether it’s aircraft technology, healthcare, mathematics, or any other field—into a successful career. When approved, the proposed Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity at St. Philip’s College will benefit approximately 1,000 area IT and cyber defense companies that rely on a strong local workforce to fill high-demand, high-skill jobs.
alamo.edu/spc
SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Established in 1925, San Antonio College is one of the largest and oldest single-campus community colleges in Texas. We are the college of choice for more than 19,000 students each semester. Centrally located north of downtown, SAC offers one of the leading RN programs in Texas with consistently high passage rates on licensing exams. SAC also has introduced an RN to BSN program for registered nurses who want to earn a bachelor’s degree. Our most popular programs include biology, business administration, liberal arts, and information assurance and cybersecurity. Our Victory Center for veteran education has received a gold award from the Texas Veterans Commission. In 2021, SAC was awarded the winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the signature recognition for high achievement among the nation’s community colleges.
alamo.edu/sac
EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTERS
Our excellence in educational practices has expanded to education and training centers throughout New Braunfels, Kerrville, San Antonio and the surrounding areas. A total of seven Education and Training Center locations are strategically placed throughout our eight-county service area and serve as a link between the Alamo Colleges.
The centers are a one-stop place for assistance with preliminary college enrollment and workforce training opportunities. They are designed to provide pathways for community members pursuing careers in key industries like manufacturing, nursing, and child development. They also offer college academic core courses, dual credit for high school students, adult literacy education, and affordable associate degree courses, all in state-ofthe-art classrooms and labs.
These centers provide greater access to affordable, quality education across the communities we serve. Since 2018, the centers - with the help of countless community partners - have provided assistance to 35,000 students and community members.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Alamo Colleges District is the #1 provider of workforce education in the area. We have a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and be successful. We work closely with industry partners such as Toyota Manufacturing Texas, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar and others to tailor our workforce curriculum to the changing needs of the workplace and to keep pace with the latest technologies. We are committed to aligning and increasing programs for middle-skill jobs, where there are many more job openings than workers to fill them. We also connect you with experiences outside the classroom through federal work-study programs, research opportunities, and corporate internships. We also custom-tailor programs for employers to train new employees or upgrade the skills of existing workers.
Learn more at: alamo.edu/continuingeducation
Most recently, the Alamo Colleges was selected to be one of four selected community partners to implement Ready to Work, a $200 million program that will expand workforce development efforts across the region. The Alamo Colleges will provide training, case management and intake services, thereby building new careers for individuals and meeting the needs of businesses.
NOTES: MADE forYOU!
Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees
Chair Roberto Zárate, District 5
Vice-Chair Clint Kingsbery, District 8
Secretary Dr. Lorena “Lorraine” Pulido, District 4
Assistant Secretary Gloria Ray, District 2
Joe Alderete, Jr., District 1
Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor
Anna Uriegas Bustamante, District 3
Dr. Gene Sprague, District 6
Dr. Yvonne Katz, District 7
Leslie Sachanowicz, District 9
Brandon Aviado, Student Trustee
