Awards for Students with Justice Involvement

About the Program

The Alamo Colleges Foundation offers funding to support students that are justice involved and want to pursue their education at Alamo Colleges. 'Justice Involved' is defined as individuals who have had contact with the criminal legal system resulting in an arrest, detention, incarceration, probation, parole, and other forms of supervision. (Vera Institute of Justice)

The initial award is up to $500 for one semester.  Renewal awards are based on satisfactory academic progress and fund availability.

Funds can be applied to direct costs like tuition or fees, or indirect costs like housing, transportation, food or childcare. 

Union Pacific "Back on Track" Award is based on the following criteria:

• must be enrolled at any of the Alamo Colleges;

• must be justice involved;

• must enroll in at least 3 hours to receive funds;

• pursuing an industry certification or degree relevant to the following fields: CDL, Welding, Logistics, IT, Diesel Mechanics/Diesel Engineering;

• preference given to students who have completed the 9 week Turning Point Program through FREED Texas and/or have participated in the Alamo Colleges Expunction Pilot Program;

To apply for these funds, please complete the application form HERE and our office will begin the review process.

*Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alamo Colleges Foundation "Second Chance" Award:

• must be enrolled at any of the Alamo Colleges;

• must be justice involved;

• must enroll in at least 3 hours to receive funds;

• preference given to students who have completed the 9 week Turning Point Program through FREED Texas and/or have participated in the Alamo Colleges Expunction Pilot  Program;

To apply for these funds, please complete the application form HERE and our office will begin the review process.

*Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Resources

Admissions and Financial Aid: Admission & Aid | Alamo Colleges 

Advising:  Academic Advising & Advising Centers | Alamo Colleges  

Advocacy:  Advocacy Centers | Alamo Colleges

Ready to Work:  Ready to Work | Alamo Colleges

For any questions, please contact Amy Carcanagues at acarcanagues@alamo.edu.