NVC Parenting Student Support Services

Northwest Vista College students who have children or other dependents have many responsibilities. Whether you are a parent and/or guardian, our mission is to help you reach your educational, career, and personal goals by removing barriers and providing a village of support. 
For more information or to request an appointment, stop by the NVC Parenting Student Support Services Office in DWWC 120F or
email nvc-parenting@alamo.edu
Parenting Student Liaison Officer & Request for Accommodations

The NVC Parenting Student Liaison Officer serves students who are parents or guardians of children under 18 and provides a range of resources to meet their needs that includes accommodations, promoting accessibility, privacy, and a comprehensive approach to support the academic and personal success of parenting students. 

Request Forms for Student Parent Accommodations

Pregnant Student Accommodations Form (Under Title IX, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions are considered temporary disabilities for which reasonable accommodations or adjustments may be provided.)

Parenting Student Adjustments Form  (i.e. request to limit studies, take a leave of absence, and/or temporary reasonable class accommodations etc.)

                                         

NVC Parenting Student Liaison: Marie Morgan - mmorgan66@alamo.edu   DWWC 120F

Childcare Services

On-Campus Childcare Centers

The Alamo Colleges have nationally accredited, high-quality child development centers at three of our colleges. These resources are available to students attending any of the Alamo Colleges. Payment assistance and subsidized rates are available for qualifying students.

Palo Alto College

Ray Ellison Family Center

210-486-3500

Learn More

San Antonio College

Early Childhood Center

210-486-0530

Learn More

St. Philip’s College

Child Development Center

210-486-2500

Learn More

 

NVC Free Evening & Saturday Childcare 

Are you taking classes at Northwest Vista College this SPRING 2026? We’ve got you covered!

NVC parenting students may qualify for FREE recurring and/or drop-in childcare

so you can focus on your education while we take care of the rest.

 

Types of Childcare Services:

-Recurring Services: Child/ren will be dropped off on the same days each week due to class schedules

-Drop-In services: Child/ren will be dropped off at least 3 times a month so you can access campus resources, services, activities/events, facilities, etc.                                                                       

Priority Consideration: requests from NVC students enrolled in at least one NVC on-campus evening/Saturday class will be taken into consideration first for recurring and drop- in services.  Additional NVC parenting students enrolled in NVC classes (includes online classes) may request drop-in childcare services to access on-campus support and services.  

🧒 Who’s Eligible?

  • Children age 5–13 years old
  • NVC Parenting Students who have submitted a NVC Childcare Request form and received approval. A separate request is required each semester.
  • Additional YMCA enrollment requirements will be emailed to approved NVC parenting students. 

🕒 Childcare Hours –  Spring 2026 (Recurring and Drop-In)

  • Monday–Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ready to Request Free Childcare for Evenings and Saturdays? 

👉CLICK HERE to submit your Spring 2026 request and secure a spot. Limited spots are available.

 

YMCA Day camps services for School District Closure Days:

Available for NVC parenting students who have scheduled classes during designated days. Emails are sent out to all NVC parenting students through nvc-parenting@alamo.edu with request links for each camp date.

🤝 Powered by Partnership

This opportunity is made possible through a partnership between Northwest Vista College and the YMCA of Greater San Antonio. Childcare will be provided by trained YMCA staff on the NVC campus.

NVC Parenting Students are required to remain on campus while childcare services are being provided.

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Summer 2026 Kids Childcare & Program Assistance

 

YMCA Summer Camp at NVC

This summer,  the YMCA has partnered with NVC to offer a Community Summer Camp for children ages 5-13.  This camp will be located on the main NVC Campus and NVC parenting students may request tuition assistance by May 15th. .  Limited spots are available for assistance so submit your request today! For more information on the YMCA Camp at NVC CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to submit a request for tuition assistance today!

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Powerhouse TnT Gymnastics Early Learning Center

This summer,  Powerhouse TntT gymnasitcs has partnered with NVC to offer an Early Learning Program for children ages 3-5.  This opportuniy will be located at the Powerhouse location and NVC parenting students may request assistnace with registration and summer costs. The deadline to apply for assistance is May 1st. 

CLICK HERE to submit a request today!

 

These services are designed to support your success—giving you time to attend class, study on campus, and access campus resources. -GO WILDCATS

 

For more information, contact NVC Parenting Student Support Services at
📧 nvc-parenting@alamo.edu

Advocacy & Healthcare Services

Advocacy Services

We partner with different organizations to provide services like job assistance, food security, clothing, childcare, utility assistance, and mental health counseling.

NVC Student Advocacy Center Website

Send us an email at: nvc-advocacyctr@alamo.edu

NVC Advocacy Information:
210-486-4357

General Student Advocacy Helpline:
210-486-1111

Health Care Services

Primary health care services are available to students enrolled at any of the Alamo Colleges through Wellness 360 clinics, in partnership with UT Health San Antonio. Available to students with and without health insurance, the program will provide treatment for allergies, colds, and other minor health issues. 

Learn more about Wellness 360

Expectant Mothers & Lactation Rooms

Expectant Mothers

Expectant mothers who need assistance are encouraged to receive support through our Student Success Services. This includes yet is not limited to our NVC Advocacy center and Access (SAS) support services. For more information please contact:

NVC Advocacy Center

Pregnant Student Accommodation Form

NVC Student Accessibility Services (Disability Support)

Project REACH - Services for Pregnant & Parenting Students

Lactation Rooms

Desert Willow Welcome Center room DWWC 104 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

Cedar Elm Stem Center room CESC 214 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

Esperanza Veterans Center room EVC 102 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

Family Friendly Campus

Lactation Rooms

Desert Willow Welcome Center room DWWC 104 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

Cedar Elm Stem Center room CESC 214 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

Esperanza Veterans Center room EVC 102 (mini fridge available for storing milk)

 

CUB CORNERS

NVC provides play spaces and toys in various areas of the campus to help keep the kiddos entertained while you study and/or receive services.

Image result for purple paw print  NVC Library CLICK HERE for more information

Image result for purple paw print Welcome Center Enrollment Services (DWWC)

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Image result for purple paw printAdvocacy Support Services (PH)

Image result for purple paw print Tutoring Support Services (CCC-coming soon!)

 

Tutoring

We offer a variety of FREE tutoring services to help students succeed academically. NVC students who would like to have their children with them may request a tutor to help them in any of our tutoring areas and/or the Redbud Learning Center Cub Corner.

NVC Tutoring Services

 

Advising & Enrollment

We look forward to serving you while your child/ren play in our cub corners.  See you soon! 

Priority Registration & Help with College

Priority Registration

Under Texas S.B. 459 which took effect September 1, 2023, institutions providing early registration for any student populations shall provide early registration for parenting students in the same manner. Parenting student: a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age. 

For more information CLICK HERE

 

Tutoring

We offer a variety of FREE tutoring services to help students succeed academically. NVC students who would like to have their children with them may request a tutor to help them in the Redbud Learning Center Cub Corner.

For more information CLICK HERE

Advising

Advising is a family friendly environment. You are welcome to bring your children with you to your appointment. 

Textbook Rentals

AlamoBOOKS+ provides easy textbook rentals for eligible students through Barnes & Noble College, so students can have all required books and other instructional materials by the first day of class. 

For more information CLICK HERE

Technology Resources

Technology resources, such as laptops rentals, are available for any currently enrolled Alamo Colleges student in need of reliable computer access. These resources are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Laptops are available for students.

Loaner laptop computers are available for immediate checkout to assist students, while equipment lasts and is available.

Click Here for Laptop Checkout Information

Students should contact their home college’s Information Technology department during their hours of operation (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Scholarships & Grants

The Alamo Colleges Foundation distributes financial awards from nearly 20 academic scholarship funds to support students raising children or other dependents. By submitting just one application each academic year, students with children will be considered for these scholarships and many more.

NVC Scholarships

The Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships

United Way Child Care Scholarships

Project REACH Grant at NVC

Services for Returning/Former, Foster Youth, and Pregnant & Parenting Students - Learn more about how to apply for assistance.

NVC: 210-486-4777

Connect with Peers and NVC

There are a lot of students who, like you, are raising children or have dependents in their care. Meet other student parents through the following groups to learn about events, resources and service information. All you have to do is click the button below, sign in with your ACES login, and click “Join.”

NVC Parenting Student Support Services

NVC Parenting Student Advisory Committee

NVC Parent Club

Alamo Colleges Student Parent Resource Network

NVC Family Friendly Events

NVC Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (PTK)

NVC Parenting Students may request Membership Financial Assistance

NVC Parenting Student Support Services Portal

Parenting Student Employment Assistance

 

  1. The Career Experience team provides professional development services that will assist students with exploring, developing, and participating in experiences related to their educational and career goals. To Find out more CLICK HERE.

  2. CLICK HERE for a list of Local Family Friendly Employers (this list will be actively updated as new employers are identified)
Laws, Policies, and Procedures That Protect You

Northwest Vista College is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and to fostering, safe, healthy relationships among our students.  

-Alamo Colleges Policy:  H.1.2 Civil Rights Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy 

-Alamo Colleges Procedure: H.1.2.4 Pregnant and Parenting Students Procedure.

- Title IX   -  CLICK HERE For more information or to FILE A REPORT

- Texas Education Code 51.982 (PROTECTIONS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS) CLICK HERE to FILE A REPORT

In an emergency, call 911 or if at your college (210) 485-0911 to connect with an Alamo Colleges Police Department (ACPD) officer.