Steps to Enroll
Ready to begin your journey at Palo Alto College? Students can apply at any time throughout the year. Just follow these easy steps and get started today!
Visit ApplyTexas.org to complete an application for enrollment. Please allow five (5) business days for processing. Once an application is processed, students will receive two emails - one from ApplyTexas and one from the Alamo Colleges District. The Alamo Colleges District email will include instructions and information for accessing the ACES student portal at aces.alamo.edu.
All students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using PAC Federal School Code: 016615. Students should allow a minimum of four (4) months to complete the financial aid process. For additional information, visit Paying for College.
Students must submit all high school transcripts, other college transcripts, or high school equivalency documentation. Official documents should be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to Palo Alto College’s Admissions & Records in the Rio Grande, 105A, or can be mailed to Palo Alto College (ATTN: Enrollment Services) at 1400 W. Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224.
Visit aces.alamo.edu and click on “Get My ACES Username.” Follow the instructions to set up a password.
Receive the Bacterial Meningitis vaccine, if required.
Students must complete the “test prep” module in ACES
Students must complete a TSI assessment test and Post-Assessment Advising at the Testing Center. A list of TSI exemptions can be found online or by calling (210) 486-3444.
Students must attend a New Student Orientation (NSO) before completing the enrollment process. During NSO, students will receive an individualized advising plan for their first semester, meet an assigned advisor, and register for classes.
Students must pay tuition in full or set up a payment plan before the payment deadline to avoid being dropped from all registered classes. For payment deadlines, view the Academic Calendars. Tuition payments can be made in person at the Palo Alto College Business Office or online via ACES.
Got questions?
Call the Palo Alto College Welcome Center at 210-486-3100 to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our team members for guidance with the enrollment process.