Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Northeast Lakeview College

"An Aggie From Day One"

Pursue an Engineering Degree by enrolling in the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Northeast Lakeview College! This unique opportunity allows students to be co-enrolled through the Alamo Colleges District Northeast Lakeview College campus and Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering.

After successful requirement completion, the program guarantees admission into Texas A&M University, College Station. This opportunity allows students to save money their first two years, whilst taking courses through the College of Engineering at Texas A&M, taught here at NLC. After successful completion, students then will transition (not transfer) to one of the following Texas A&M Campuses:

• College Station
• McAllen
• Galveston
• Fortworth

Interested in Becoming an Aggie Engineer?

Pre-Qualification for the 2027-2028 Engineering Academy Cohort will open on December 1st.

Interested students must be able to maintain full time status for at least one year when admitted into the Academy before transitioning to Texas A&M University.

Before completing the Pre-Qualification form, all students who are currently enrolled in High School and/or have not attended any of the Alamo Colleges in the 2026-2027 year MUST complete a Fall 2027 Application to Northeast Lakeview College through Apply Texas.

• Apply Texas Application opens September 1st
• Complete Alamo College Enrollment Steps

To determine Pre-Qualification, students will need to demonstrate strong Math Readiness by satisfying one of the following criteria:

• COLLEGE CREDIT: Your current college transcripts show credit for College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, or Calculus I with a grade of A, B, or C.
• HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: If you are a current high school student and have completed Algebra II, Honors Precalculus, AP Precalculus, or AP Calculus course with a grade of A, B, or C.
• STANDARD EXAMINATION: Have an ACT math score of at least 26 or an SAT math score of at least 581.
  • Submit all math-readiness documents to nlc-engineering@alamo.edu.

Steps to Apply:

New Students

• Summer/Fall 2027 Apply Texas Application
  • Students must complete ALL enrollment steps for Northeast Lakeview College
• Submit Pre-qualification Form
• Submit proof of math-ready status to nlc-engineering@alamo.edu

Current Students

• Contact Assigned Academic Advisor
• Submit Pre-qualification Form
• Submit proof of math-ready status to nlc-engineering@alamo.edu

Alamo Colleges will provide pre-qualified students the link to the Texas A&M Engineering Academy Application. Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission from Texas A&M University to the Engineering Academy at Alamo Colleges District. They will be advised on how to accept the offer and register for courses.

The application to the Texas A&M University is NOT the same as applying to the Texas A&M Engineering Academy. Failure to do the steps as listed above will result in an incomplete Academy Application.

Important Dates

• September 1st: Alamo Colleges Summer & Fall 2027 application opens
  • Apply Texas
• October 1st: 2027-2028 Financial Aid Application opens
  • StudentAid.gov
• November 7th: Texas A&M Engineering Academy Preview Day (Informational)
  • Sign Up Here
• December 1st: Pre-Qualification Form opens up

Why the Academy?

The Texas A&M Engineering Academy offers students:

• Admission to the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station from day one.
• An opportunity to take Texas A&M engineering courses from Texas A&M faculty on the NLC campus.
• Join a community of Engineering students by taking math, science, and engineering courses with other Engineering Academy students.
• Participate in student activities and organizations as well as support and career services at both institutions.
• An affordable pathway to earning a Texas A&M Engineering degree, saving thousands in tuition.
• Transition to one of 23 Engineering Majors at Texas A&M University after succesful program completion.
• Guaranteed to be an “Aggie from Day One.”

Financial Aid Information
To receive financial aid students must:

• All Financial Aid will be submitted through the Alamo Colleges District.
• Apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use school code (042636) for Northeast Lakeview College. For more details about this process, visit Financial Aid Steps.
• Submit all documents requested by NLC Financial Aid and review the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress (SAP).
• For direct Financial Aid questions please contact our Financial Aid Office at the link below:
  • Connect with Financial Aid

AlamoPROMISE does not cover tuition and fees administered by Texas A&M University.

Veteran Services          

• Students utilizing veteran benefits are encouraged to visit the Veterans Legacy Center at Northeast Lakeview College.
  • Credits taken through Texas A&M University may not qualify for certification under certain benefits.

Visit Texas A&M Engineering Academies for more information.