Admission & Aid Special Populations Military & Veterans Military Support Services

Military Support Services

Welcome to Military City U.S.A.™! The Alamo Colleges District is committed to supporting and advocating for military-connected students and their families. Through offices at Joint Base San Antonio and services at our colleges, including St. Philip’s College Military Support Services (MSS) and San Antonio College’s Victory Center, we help military families navigate their educational journey.

The Alamo Colleges District does not engage in high-pressure recruitment or provide additional compensation for recruiting military-connected students. Before participating in any voluntary education activity, always consult your service education office.

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Student Support for Military Families

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Military Support Services can assist with:

  • Admissions and enrollment
  • Residency and tuition rates
  • Military Tuition Assistance (Mil-TA) and MyCAA
  • Changes due to deployment
  • Overseas advocacy
  • Much more. Ask us!

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Offices

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St. Philip’s College provides full-time student support services at JBSA for students attending any of the Alamo Colleges.

Currently, our JBSA staff remain remote due to the pandemic. Check back for more information.

Getting Started

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Please seek guidance from your service Education Advisor before getting started.

If you need assistance or have questions with any of the steps along the way, contact us!

Courses Supporting Military & Veteran Families

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Active military have priority registration for all JBSA courses.

St. Philip’s College saves seats in Reserved-online and campus courses for our Military & Veteran-connected families.

Cost of Attendance

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Annual estimates include tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.

Residency affects tuition rates. In most cases, military families are eligible for our lowest, in-state tuition rates. Contact us for a review!

Paying for College

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It is important to understand the costs associated with attending college.

The more you know, the more you can maximize your funding and reduce out-of-pocket costs.

All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid and scholarships.

GEM | Air Force General Education Mobile

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Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM) is a partnership between CCAF and partnering accredited civilian schools to provide general education courses to meet CCAF requirements online.

Let us help you finish your CCAF degree online, from anywhere around the globe!

MyCAA | Military Spouse Scholarship

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The Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Program offers up to $4,000 for qualified military spouses toward a degree or certificate.

All spouses are encouraged to check with MyCAA to see if they qualify to use MyCAA for their program of study at the Alamo Colleges District!

Withdrawals, Refunds & Unearned TA Policy

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Know the implications of withdrawing on payments, grading, TA/MyCAA billing, and reimbursement before making a decision to withdraw.

Always seek guidance before making enrollment changes.

On orders or have a change in military status affecting enrollment? Contact us.

AFVEC, ArmyIgnitED & Navy College Portals

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The Department of Military Support Services provides assistance related to military voluntary education and TA administration portals, including TA billing, grade reporting, graduation verification, reimbursement actions, and more.

Decision Making Tools

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The Alamo Way: Always Inspire, Always Improve

Our three top priorities are Student Success, Principle-Centered Leadership, and Performance Excellence.

All colleges of the Alamo Colleges District are signatory to the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership.

Accreditation Information

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The Colleges of the Alamo Colleges District are accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Understanding different types of accreditation is important because it can affect what credit is accepted or rejected upon transfer.

Additional Services, Resources & Information

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Let our team help you find the assistance you need, whether personalized services are required for ADA accommodations, counseling, tutoring, career exploration, résumé writing, or other needs.

Let us know what support you need.