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Lifelong benefits of earning a degree

Set a solid base for future education and career opportunities – all while exploring what interests you.

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Develop expertise in a desired field

Gain real-world experience and relevant job skills with our 150+ fully online degrees and transfer plans.

Take courses without the hefty price tag

Find low tuition prices starting at $109/credit hour for in-of-district residents and $180/credit hour for out-of-district residents.

Stand out in a competitive job market

Signal to potential employers your dedication, passion, and fundamental understanding of your desired career field.

Your path to success begins here

Our steps walk you through the process, from applying for admission to starting your online classes at one of our five Alamo Colleges.

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Apply

Apply and get accepted to college!

Applying is free and easy. Visit applytexas.org to complete your application.

Apply now at ApplyTexas.org

Tip - Filling Out Your Application

Make sure you have what you need before you begin your application.

View Application FAQs

Tip - Applying for Financial Aid

Most students qualify for financial aid.

Learn about applying for aid

Next Steps

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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.

Log in to ACES

You will receive your ACES login information via email within 3-5 days of submitting your ApplyTexas application.
Be sure to complete the Test Prep module located in the "Start Here" tab.

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Select the link in the top-right corner of ACES to access your student email.

Submit Documents

You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:

Official high school or college transcripts Click here for instructions.
Test scores must be submitted to your college. Learn more from your college's testing center.
You must submit your bacterial meningitis vaccination record if you’re 21 or younger. You can submit documentation in ACES in the "Start Here" tab.

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You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply.

Get Registered

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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.

Learn more about NSO

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?

Learn more about Paying for College

Did You Know?

You can stack the credentials that lead to your degree.

Earning Alamo Colleges’ stackable credentials starts with smaller awards. You can use those credits later to earn a bigger credential.

Learn more: Stacking credentials

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What "fully online" means for you

You 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
Students access their courses each week at any time.

Synchronous online learning
Students log in and participate in class at a specified time each week via Zoom or video conference.

No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals.

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