Military and Veterans
Welcome to Military City U.S.A.™! The Alamo Colleges District provides support and advocacy for our military families through offices on Joint Base San Antonio and at our colleges through St. Philip’s College Military Support Services (MSS) Department and San Antonio College Victory Center.
Our colleges do not engage in high-pressure recruitment, nor do we provide additional compensation for the recruitment of military-connected families. Always confer with your education service office before engaging in any voluntary education activity.
For those seeking assistance with Veterans Education Benefits: College VA Centers
Army TA Students click here: ArmyIgnitED Information
VA Educational Benefits and Hazlewood Exemption Submissions
Military Support Services is focused on attending to the needs of our Active Duty, National Guard and Reservists, and their family members enrolled in any of the Alamo Colleges.
Please click the link below, log in with your ACES credentials, and select “VA Enrollment Certification Form” from the menu to complete your certification.
Submit VA Benefits Certification
Fall 2024
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16-week, |
Start II |
Fall Second 5 Week | |
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Classes Begin |
Aug. 26 |
Sept. 9 |
Sept. 30 |
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1st Day to Submit Request for Certification |
Apr. 26 |
May 9 |
May 30 |
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Flex II |
Fall Third 5 Week | ||
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Classes Begin |
Oct. 21 |
Nov. 4 |
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1st Day to Submit Request for Certification |
June 21 |
Aug. 4 |
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Spring 2025
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Wintermester |
16-week, |
Start II |
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Classes Begin |
Dec. 16 |
Jan. 21 |
Feb. 3 |
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1st Day to Submit Request for Certification |
Aug. 16 |
Sept. 21 |
Oct. 3 |
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Spring Second 5 Week |
Flex II |
Spring Third 5 Week |
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Classes Begin |
Feb. 24 |
Mar. 24 |
Apr. 7 |
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1st Day to Submit Request for Certification |
Oct. 24 |
Nov. 24 |
Dec. 7 |
Summer 2025
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Maymester, Summer I 8 Week |
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Summer III 8 Week |
Summer II |
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Classes Begin |
May 19 | June 9 | June 23 | July 14 |
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1st Day to Submit Request for Certification |
Jan. 19 |
Feb. 9 |
Feb. 17 |
Mar. 8 |
Student Support for Military Families |
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• Admissions & Enrollment |
Phone us: 210-486-2001 |
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 at Fort Sam due to the pandemic. Check back for more information. |
Alamo Online |
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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! |
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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-connects families. |
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Cost of Attendance |
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Annual estimates for tuition & fees, room & 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! |
DoD Tuition & Fees 2025-26
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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. |
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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! |
Alamo Online |
MyCAA | Military Spouse Scholarship |
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The Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Program offers up to $4000 for qualified military spouses towards 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!
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Withdrawals, Refunds & Unearned TA Policy |
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Know withdrawal implications 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. |
Return of Unearned TA Policy |
AFVEC and Navy College Portals |
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The Department of Military Support Services provides assistance related to military voluntary education & TA administration portals such as TA billing, grade reporting, graduation verification, reimbursement actions, and more. |
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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. |
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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. |
San Antonio College |
Additional Services, Resources & Information |
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Let our team help you find the assistance you need whether personalized services required for ADA accommodations, counseling, tutoring, career exploration, resumé writing or other. Let us know what support you need. |
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