First-Time Students

Step 1: Apply for Admission Submit your application for admission at Apply Texas for any one of our colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College.

Please allow 5 days for processing.

Submit your FREE Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/

Visit http://www.alamo.edu/district/financial-aid/ for more information on financial aid.

Once you receive your “Next Steps” email you can log in to ACES.

ACES is the online center for all your student information. You will be able to register for classes, review your financial aid, and pay your tuition. Visit https://aces.alamo.edu to log in.

Find your information on logging in on the ACES page. If you have issues, please contact the helpdesk using the numbers listed on ACES.

AlamoNAVIGATE: Enrollment Simplified

AlamoNAVIGATE is your personalized event path, displaying specific "To Do's" for your registration. After logging into ACES click the "Start Here" tab to access "AlamoNAVIGATE" and begin following your path to enrollment.

AlamoNAVIGATE is not available to Dual Credit, Early College High School, or Alamo Academies students.

Before you can register at one of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District, we require your official transcripts.

Transcripts must be unopened and sealed in their original envelope to be accepted for admissions. 

All students age 22 and younger must submit proof of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination.

To submit documentation visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Turn in Shot Record”.

Learn more about your rights and responsibilities with Go FAARR.

In AlamoNAVIGATE select “Complete Go FAARR Module”.

ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT MUST COMPLETE THE GO FAARR MODULE.

Get ready for your TSI Placement test with Test Prep.

In AlamoNAVIGATE select “Complete Test Prep”.

Take your TSI Placement Test to determine your placement into College-Level Math and Writing.

To schedule your TSI, visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select the event path “Take your Placement Test”

Refresher courses may be required, depending on your test scores.

Celebrate your transition to college! Meet other students and learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO).

Log in to AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Sign up for Orientation” for more information about NSO at your college.

NSO IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENTS.

Log in to AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Meet with an advisor before registering” for advising information at your college.

ALL NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ADVISING.

Pay your tuition to reserve your classes.  Make full payment, apply for Financial Aid or set up an installment plan before the deadlines to avoid being dropped.

Visit AlamoNAVIGATE and select “Pay your bill” for information on available payment options.

Start Smart! Attend Class!

Attending and become an active learner in class will benefit your grades and advance your goals. Your first day and first week of classes provides you with the tools to succeed for the rest of the semester.

Not attending the first day of class may result in you being dropped from the course.

Resources

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