Military-affiliated online students
The Alamo Colleges have a wide variety of fully online programs and other offerings for you, as a military-affiliated student, to choose from. With AlamoONLINE, earning your degree is possible regardless of your physical location!
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The stability, consistency, and affordability of our quality online program offerings can be an anchor in any transition. To ensure smooth entrance into our Alamo Colleges, AlamoONLINE has a team of dedicated Enrollment Coaches who can:
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Jumpstart your future today!To speak with an Enrollment Coach, complete this form. |
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Apply
Apply and get accepted to college!Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application.
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Next Steps
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.
Submit Documents
You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:
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Get Registered
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. 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? |
Military-affiliated benefits information for fully online students
If you fall into one of the following categories, then it’s possible to use your benefits to participate in one of the fully online programs offered at the Alamo Colleges:
Post 9/11 GI Bill®(CH33)If you are a veteran or dependent of a veteran who has transferred his or her benefits to you, then you qualify to take fully online courses. Please note that you will receive a reduced amount of your Monthly Housing Stipend equal to 50% of the national average of the E5 with Dependent BAH rate for active service members. Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty (CH30) and Selected Reserve (CH1606)If you are a veteran or reservist, then you can take all online courses and still receive your full monthly stipend entitlement. Dependents Education Assistance Program (CH35)Only dependents may use this benefit. If you qualify, you may take all online courses and still receive your full monthly stipend entitlement. |
Hazlewood Exemption (Veteran, Spouse, Child, Legacy)If you are eligible for this tuition exemption through the state of Texas, then you can take all online courses and still receive your full entitlement amount. Please note that courses must be taken at a public college or university. Tuition Assistance (Active service members and reservists only)If you qualify for this benefit, then you can take all online courses and receive your full benefit amount. My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program for Military spouses onlyIf you qualify for this benefit, then you can take all online courses and receive your full entitlement amount. For more information, visit MyCAA Military One Source. |
Contact your Colleges’ Veterans Affairs
To provide access to higher education for our online community, all five Colleges offer programs and support services to help military-affiliated students achieve their dreams by earning a degree, certification, or credentials, fully online.
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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. 28-Dec. 16
Aug. 28-Oct. 21
Aug. 28- Sept. 30
Sept. 11-Dec. 16
Oct. 2- Nov. 4
Oct. 23-Dec. 16
Nov. 6- Dec. 9 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. 7, 2023
Aug. 7, 2023
Aug. 7, 2023
Aug. 28, 2023
Sept. 18, 2023
Oct. 9, 2023
Oct. 23, 2023
Registration deadline
Aug. 27, 2023
Aug. 27, 2023
Aug. 27, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023
Oct. 1, 2023
Oct. 22, 2023
Nov. 5
Census date
Sept. 13, 2023
Sept. 5, 2022
Aug. 31, 2023
Sept. 22, 2023
Oct. 5, 2023
Oct. 30, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023
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
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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. 18 – Jan. 5
Jan. 16 – May 11
Jan. 16 – Mar. 9
Jan. 16 – Feb. 17
Jan. 29 – May 11
Feb. 19 – Mar. 30
Mar. 18 – May 11
Apr. 1– May 11
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. 4, 2023
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 2, 2024
Jan. 15, 2024
Feb. 5, 2024
Feb. 27, 2024
Mar. 18, 2024
Registration deadline
Dec. 17, 2023 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 15, 2024 Jan. 28, 2024 Feb. 18, 2024 Mar. 18, 2024 Mar. 31, 2024 Census date
(Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)Dec. 19, 2023
Jan. 31, 2024
Jan. 23, 2024
Jan. 19, 2024 §§
Feb. 9, 2024
Feb. 22, 2024
Mar. 25, 2024
Apr. 4, 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
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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 13 – May 31 May 13 – July 3 June 3 – July 3 June 3 – July 25 June 3 – Aug. 8 June 17 – Aug. 8 July 8 – Aug. 8 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
Apr. 29, 2024 Apr. 29, 2024 May 22, 2024 May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 3, 2024
June 24, 2024
Registration deadline
May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 2, 2024 June 16, 2024 July 7, 2024 Census date
(Last day to withdraw without a W on transcript)May 14, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 6, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 24, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 11. 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
About AlamoONLINE
What "fully online" means for youYou can earn your college degree or credential online with a learning style that fits you best. Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes: Asynchronous online learning Synchronous online learning No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals. |
At the Alamo Colleges DistrictAlamoONLINE represents the range of opportunities for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or other offerings delivered 100% online from:
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