Gain access to exclusive education benefits.

As a dedicated Amazon employee, you hold the key to unlocking a world of knowledge and skill development. Choose from five colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and chart your path to success with Amazon Career Choice!

Get ready for college.

Invest in your future today!

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In-demand career options

Program offerings aligned to internal roles and career pathways for employees to find a career at Amazon or elsewhere.

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No cost learning materials 

Pre-Paid tuition costs and reimbursement of books and fees up to an annual maximum.

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Limitless learning

No limit to the number of years you can utilize Amazon Career Choice as an employee.

Start earning the knowledge and skills needed to advance your career.

As an Amazon employee, you have access to Amazon Career Choice, an education benefit that empowers eligible employees to advance their careers and learn new skills from one of five colleges in the Alamo Colleges District.

The great news is your Amazon tuition assistance covers any credit-bearing program, including associates or certificate offerings that lead to careers in these fields:

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
  • Creative & Communication Arts
  • Health and Biosciences
  • Public Service
  • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Science and Technology.

At your convenience, our five Alamo Colleges offer face-to-face or fully online learning.

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Sept. 2023 | Article

Everything you need to know about Career Choice, Amazon’s education benefit that pre-pays tuition for degrees and skills development

Northeast Lakeview College student and Amazon employee, Megan Coghlan, is earning a tuition-free education through Amazon Career Choice.

Read more

"Amazon Career Choice has changed my life by making college possible and obtainable for me. I feel so much more confident."

- Megan Coghlan, Northeast Lakeview College student

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Available at the five independently accredited Alamo Colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.
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First, apply to Alamo Colleges

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Apply and get accepted to college!

Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application. 

Apply now at GoApplyTexas.org

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Make sure you have what you need before you begin your application.

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Most students qualify for financial aid. 

Learn about applying for aid

Next Steps

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Access Student Portal

The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.

  • You will receive your ACES login information via email within 3-5 days of submitting your ApplyTexas application.

  • Be sure to complete the Test Prep module located in the "Start Here" tab.
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Select the link in the top-right corner of ACES to access your student email.

Submit Documents

You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:

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You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply. 

Get Registered

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Orientation and Registration

Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students.

Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes. 

Learn more about NSO 

Make Payment

After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped. 

View Registration and Payment Calendar

Questions about paying for college?

Learn more about Paying for College

Next, request Payment from Amazon Career Choice


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Visit amazoncareerchoice.com to submit a payment request for your chosen school and program.

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The request will be sent to the school to confirm course-level details, and either approve or deny the request. If approved, Amazon pays the school directly.


Important dates to know

  • Parts of Term

     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Aug. 26 - Dec. 14

    Aug. 26 - Oct. 19

    Aug. 26 - Sept. 28

    Sept. 9 - Dec. 14

    Sept. 30 - Nov. 2

    Oct. 21 - Dec. 14

    Nov. 4 - Dec. 14

    Term length

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates
     

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week 

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Aug. 5, 2024

    Aug. 5, 2024

    Aug. 5, 2024

    Aug. 6, 2024

    Sept. 16, 2024

    Oct. 7, 2024

    Oct. 7, 2024

    Registration deadline

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Aug. 25, 2024

    Sept. 8, 2024

    Sept. 29, 2024

    Oct. 20, 2024

    Nov. 3, 2024

    Census date

    Sept. 11, 2024

    Sept. 3, 2024

    Aug. 29, 2024

    Sept. 20, 2024

    Oct. 3, 2024

    Oct. 28, 2024

    Nov. 7, 2024

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
  • Parts of Term

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Term dates

    Dec. 16 – Jan. 3

    Jan. 21 – May 17

    Jan. 21 – Mar. 15

    Jan. 21 – Feb. 22

    Feb. 3 – May 17

    Feb. 24 – Apr. 5

    Mar. 24 – May 17

    Apr. 7– May 17

    Term length

    3 weeks

    16 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    14 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Spring First 5 Week

    Start II

    Spring Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    Spring Third 5 Week

    Last day to apply for admission

    Dec. 2, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Dec. 30, 2024

    Jan. 20, 2025

    Feb. 10, 2025

    Mar. 10, 2025

    Mar. 10, 2025

    Registration deadline

    Dec. 15, 2024 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 20, 2025 Feb. 23, 2025 Mar. 23, 2025 Apr. 6, 2025

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    Dec. 17, 2024

    Feb. 5, 2025

    Jan. 28, 2025

    Jan. 24, 2025

    Feb. 14, 2025

    Feb. 27, 2025

    Apr. 1, 2025

    Apr. 10, 2025

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes
  • Parts of Term

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Term dates

    May 19 – Jun. 6 May 19 – July 10 June 9 – July 10 June 9 – Aug. 1 June 9 – Aug. 15 June 23 – Aug. 15 July 14 – Aug. 15

    Term length

    3 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

    8 weeks

    10 weeks

    8 weeks

    5 weeks

     

    Key Dates

     

    Maymester

    Summer I 8 Week

    Summer I

    Summer II 8 Week

    Summer 10 Week

    Summer III 8 Week

    Summer II

    Last day to apply for admission

    May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025 May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025 May 26, 2025

    June 9, 2025

    June 30, 2025

    Registration deadline

    May 18, 2025 May 18, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 8, 2025 June 22, 2025 July 13, 2025

    Census date
    (Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)

    May 20, 2025 May 26, 2025 June 12, 2025 June 17, 2025 June 30, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 17. 2025

    Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

    What is Census date?

    • Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript
    • Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes

Get the support that's made for you

We know how getting started feels, so we're here to help. Chat with us here or fill out this form to connect with us.

AlamoONLINE Enrollment Coaches can:

• Help you start the application process

• Guide you in the enrollment process for fully online courses

• Connect you to registration with a college advisor

• Refer you to services available to online students

Contact us today.

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(210) 485-0110

EMAIL

AlamoONLINE@alamo.edu


About AlamoONLINE

What "fully online" means for you

Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes:

Asynchronous online learning
Students access their courses each week at any time.

Synchronous online learning
Students log in and participate in class at a specified time each week via Zoom or video conference.

At the Alamo Colleges District

AlamoONLINE represents the range of opportunities for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or other offerings delivered 100% online from:

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