Former Student
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Start your application process by visiting the AlamoINSTITUTES career exploration tool to view different programs and career paths offered at each of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.
Submit your application for admissions at www.applytexas.org for any one of our colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College.
Use Ready– Set- Apply to guide you through the steps.
Please allow 5 days for processing.
Submit your FREE Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Before you are admitted into one of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District, we require your official transcripts.
Former Students returning to a college in the Alamo Colleges District will need to submit an official transcript from the last college or university attended.
Transcripts must be unopened and sealed in their original envelope to be accepted for admissions.
Next Steps
Once you receive your “Next Steps” email you can log in to ACES.
ACES is the online center for all your student information. You will be able to register for classes, review your financial aid, and pay your tuition. Visit https://alamoaces.alamo.edu to log in.
Find your information on logging in on the ACES page. If you have issues, please contact the helpdesk using the numbers listed on ACES.
AlamoNAVIGATE: Enrollment Simplified
AlamoNAVIGATE is your personalized event path, displaying specific "To Do's" for your registration. After logging into ACES click the "Start Here" tab to access "AlamoNAVIGATE" and begin following your path to enrollment.
Download the Navigate App: | iTunes | Google Play |
AlamoNAVIGATE is not available to Dual Credit, Early College High School, or Alamo Academies students.
All students age 22 and younger must submit proof of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination.
To submit documentation visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Turn in Shot Record”.
Learn more about your rights and responsibilities with Go FAARR.
In AlamoNAVIGATE select “Complete Go FAARR Module”.
ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT MUST COMPLETE THE GO FAARR MODULE.
Get ready for your TSI Placement test with Test Prep.
In AlamoNAVIGATE select “Complete Test Prep”.
Take your TSI Placement Test to determine your placement into College-Level Math and Writing.
To schedule your TSI, visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select the event path “Take your Placement Test” Refresher courses may be required, depending on your test scores.
Celebrate your transition to college! Learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO).
Log in to AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Sign up for Orientation” for more information about NSO at your college.
Log in to AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Meet with an advisor before registering” for advising information at your college.
Pay your tuition and avoid being dropped from your classes.
Visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Pay your bill” for information on available payment options.
Start Smart! Attend Class!
Attending and become an active learner in class will benefit your grades and advance your goals. Your first day and first week of classes provide you with the tools to succeed for the rest of the semester.
Not attending the first day of class may result in you being dropped from the course.
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Contact Us
Northeast Lakeview College Welcome Center - Student Commons Bldg. 300
Phone: 210-486-5401, Option 4Northwest Vista College Cypress Campus Center (CCC) #126
Phone: 210-486-4125Palo Alto College Welcome Advising Center - Palomino Center Bldg. 103
Phone: 210-486-3100St. Philip's College CLR 109 Monday - Thursday; 8:00 - 5:00 pm
Welcome Center - 1st Floor Reception/KIOSK
Phone: 210-486-2275Southwest Campus: Building 1 #B172 (Career and Transfer)
Phone: 210-486-7281San Antonio College Moody Learning Center - Student Mega Lab 5th Floor
Phone: 210-486-0160Moody Learning Center - Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) 7th Floor
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Resources
Printer Friendly Checklist
First-Time Students Checklist
Northeast Lakeview College FTIC Checklist
Northwest Vista College FTIC Checklist
Palo Alto College FTIC Checklist
Former Students Checklist
St. Philip's College Former Students Checklist
San Antonio College Former Students Checklist
Transfer Students Checklist
Northwest Vista College Transfer Student Checklist
Other Resources
Parents Information
TSI Assessment Student Brochure
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Help Desk is the central point of contact for all technology needs. Contact us by phone, email or visit.
Contact Us
District Helpdesk Information
Phone: 210-485-0555 Option 4
Out of Town Students: 866-493-3947 (toll free)
Email: helpdesk @alamo.eduHours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Caller Checklist
When calling, please have the following information readily available
- Last four digits of SSN
- ACES ID
- Date of Birth
- Banner ID
College Helpdesks
San Antonio College Helpdesk
210-486-0777St. Philip's College Helpdesk
210-486-2777Palo Alto College Helpdesk
210-486-3777Northwest Vista College Helpdesk
210-486-5777Northeast Lakeview College
210-486-5777