Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District are 2-4 year, community colleges in Texas. Students at Alamo Colleges can enroll in associate’s and bachelor's degree programs.

The Five Accredited Colleges of the Alamo Colleges District:

• Northeast Lakeview College
• Northwest Vista College 
• Palo Alto College 
• San Antonio College
• St.Philip’s College

We are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans, military-affiliated students, and their families to assist them in achieving their academic goals. 

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Veteran Affairs:

Receive specialized support from veteran affairs centers located in each college. 

• Northwest Vista College: Elizabeth Ceballos, Sr. Coordinator
• Northeast Lakeview College: Rosalinda Almanza-Martinez, Sr. Coordinator
• Palo Alto College: Vincent Bosquez, Sr. Coordinator
• San Antonio College: Tammy Micallef, Director of Student Success
• St. Philip’s College: Veronica Griego, Sr. Coordinator

Military Affiliated Students: 

The Alamo Colleges District provides support and advocacy for our military families through offices on Joint Base San Antonio and at our colleges through St. Philip’s College Military Support Services (MSS) Department and San Antonio College Victory Center. 

• St. Philip's College: Betsy Hamilton
• San Antonio College: Tammy Micallef, Director of Student Success

Tuition Assistance (TA) at Alamo Colleges District

For students using Tuition Assistance (TA) or Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) funding who have questions and would like to talk to someone directly, we encourage you to contact our Military Support team.

Alamo Colleges District Military & Veteran Support Programs

Alamo Colleges District offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Alamo Colleges District has GI Bill® approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Does not award credit for the DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Alamo Colleges District is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• Alamo Colleges District is a MyCAA approved school

Is Alamo Colleges District a GI Bill® approved school?

Yes, Alamo Colleges District is a GI Bill® approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill®. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Is Alamo Colleges District a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Alamo Colleges District is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

Does Alamo Colleges District offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Alamo Colleges District does not offer master’s programs nor does it offer Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Does Alamo Colleges District offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Alamo Colleges District does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. 

What are Alamo Colleges District tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $109 (Texas In-District) - $225 (Texas Out-of-District) per credit hour, Alamo Colleges District tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.  

What are Alamo Colleges District online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $109 (Texas In-District) - $180 (Texas Out-of-District)/Non-Resident) per credit hour, Alamo Colleges District online tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. 

Does Alamo Colleges District offer online degree programs?

Yes, Alamo Colleges District offers over 100 online degree programs. 

Is Alamo Colleges District approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Alamo Colleges District is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Does Alamo Colleges District offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

No, Alamo Colleges District does not offer master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Alamo Colleges District does have transfer agreements with 4-year institutions. 80+ of which are fully online.

Is Alamo Colleges District a military-friendly school?

Alamo Colleges District is considered military-friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus and credit for military service. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Alamo Colleges District a MyCAA school?

Yes, Alamo Colleges District is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.