NVC Parenting Students
Northwest Vista College students who have children or other dependents have many responsibilities. Whether you are a parent, guardian or caretaker, we recognize the unique challenges you may have and provide a VISTA Village of support to help you reach your educational, career and personal goals!
Childcare at NVC
If you are enrolled in an on-campus summer evening or spring/fall evening/weekend course, you may qualify for free childcare while you are in class!
Students enrolled in select Northwest Vista College (NVC) courses can get free childcare and free meals for their children ages 5-13 during the time that they are attending their evening or Saturday classes.
Students are encouraged to sign up early to secure a spot for their child or children.
This opportunity is made possible through a partnership of Northwest Vista College with the YMCA of Greater San Antonio (YMCA staff will provide childcare on the NVC campus).
The following courses will have free childcare:
- Fall/Spring courses that meet on any of the following days/times:
- Monday to Thursday between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Monday to Thursday between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Summer courses that meet between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
To Request Free Childcare Assistance: CLICK HERE
Instructions on NVC course registration can be found at How to Register
For more information on childcare, please contact NVC Parenting at: nvc-parenting@alamo.edu
On-Campus Childcare Centers
The Alamo Colleges have nationally accredited, high-quality child development centers at three of our colleges. These resources are available to students attending any of the Alamo Colleges. Payment assistance and subsidized rates are available for qualifying students.
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Palo Alto College Ray Ellison Family Center 210-486-3500 Learn More |
San Antonio College Early Childhood Center 210-486-0530 |
St. Philip’s College Child Development Center 210-486-2500 Learn More |
Advocacy
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As part of a district-wide commitment to student success and meeting the needs of students beyond the classroom, on-campus advocacy centers are available at all five Alamo Colleges. We partner with different organizations to provide services like job assistance, food security, clothing, childcare, utility assistance, and mental health counseling. General Student Advocacy Helpline:
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Connect with your college's advocacy center by clicking the link below.
Connect with your peers & college!
There are a lot of students who, like you, are raising children or other dependents in their care. Meet other student parents through the following groups to learn about events, resources and service information. All you have to do is click the button below, sign in with your ACES login, and click “Join.”
NVC Parenting Student Support Services CLICK HERE
NVC Parent Club CLICK HERE
Alamo Colleges Student Parent Resource Network CLICK HERE
NVC FAMILY-FRIENDLY events CLICK HERE
Scholarships & Grants
The Alamo Colleges Foundation distributes financial awards from nearly 20 academic scholarship funds to support students raising children or other dependents. By submitting just one application each academic year, students with children will be considered for these scholarships and many more.
The Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships
United Way Child Care Scholarships
Services for Returning/Former, Foster Youth, and Pregnant & Parenting Students - Learn more about how to apply for assistance.
NVC Parenting Student Liaison Officer
The NVC Parenting Student Liaison Officer serves students who are parents or guardians of children under 18 and provides a range of resources to meet their needs that includes: promoting accessibility, privacy, and a comprehensive approach to support the academic and personal success of parenting students. Please contact our NVC Liaisons for additional information or assistance:
Marie Morgan - mmorgan66@alamo.edu
Other Resources
Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Program
City of San Antonio Human Services
Priority Registration
Under Texas S.B. 459 which took effect September 1, 2023, institutions providing early registration for any student populations shall provide early registration for parenting students in the same manner. Parenting student: a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age. To find out more about your registration dates CLICK HERE
Expectant Mothers
Expectant mothers who need assistance are encouraged to receive support through our Student Success Services. This includes, yet is not limited to our NVC Advocacy center and Access (SAS) support services. For more information please contact:
NVC Student Accessibility Services (Disability Support)
Project REACH - Services for Pregnant & Parenting Students
Lactation Rooms
Desert Willow Welcome Center room 104
Cedar Elm Stem Center room 214
Laws, Policies, and Procedures
Northwest Vista College is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and to fostering, safe, healthy relationships among our students.
-Alamo Colleges Policy: H.1.2 Civil Rights Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy
-Alamo Colleges Procedure: H.1.2.4 Pregnant and Parenting Students Procedure.
- Title IX - CLICK HERE For more information or to FILE A REPORT
- Texas Education Code 51.982 (PROTECTIONS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS) CLICK HERE to FILE A REPORT
In an emergency, call 911 or if at your college (210) 485-0911 to connect with an Alamo Colleges Police Department (ACPD) officer.
Health Care Services
Primary health care services are available to students enrolled at any of the Alamo Colleges through Wellness 360 clinics, in partnership with UT Health San Antonio. Available to students with and without health insurance, the program will provide treatment for allergies, colds, and other minor health issues.
Technology Resources
Technology resources, such as laptops rentals, are available for any currently enrolled Alamo Colleges student in need of reliable computer access. These resources are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Laptops are available for students.Loaner laptop computers are available for immediate checkout to assist students, while equipment lasts and is available. |
Students should contact their home college’s Information Technology department during their hours of operation (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).
NVC: 210-486-4777
Tutoring
We offer a variety of FREE tutoring services to help students succeed academically.