The AlamoPROMISE program makes college more accessible to graduating seniors by providing the support necessary to earn a certificate or associate's degree at one of the five Alamo Colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip's College.

Update for Fall 2020 Incoming AlamoPROMISE Scholars

To date, we have been in communication with over 5,000 AlamoPROMISE scholars who have completed their AlamoPROMISE eligibility steps and are on their way to #JoinThePROMISE.

These exceptional scholars will be part of the first-ever class of the AlamoPROMISE Program. Now is the time to complete your Next Steps to confirm your AlamoPROMISE eligibility.

Your college's Welcome Center is available to guide you through the next steps:

Career Exploration Camp:

Career Exploration Camp for AlamoPROMISE provides the opportunity for all incoming Scholars to discover career interests and explore high-wage, high-demand industries in our region. All AlamoPROMISE Scholars are required to complete a Career Exploration Camp before the Fall 2020 semester.

New Student Orientation is ongoing at each of the Alamo Colleges and offered online with Career Exploration Camp.

Summer Semester Dates:

Summer I:

June 8, 2020 – July 9, 2020

Summer II:

July 13, 2020 –August 13, 2020

Required Enrollment steps, including steps outlined below:

• Complete financial aid verification, if notified by the Financial Aid Office of selection by the Department of Education.
  
  
• Complete New Student Orientation prior to the start of Fall 2020 semester.
  
  
• Enroll in 9 or more semester credit hours in Fall 2020.
  
  
• Take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) or submit eligible test scores.
  
  
• Submit proof of your bacterial meningitis vaccine.
  
  
• Complete the AlamoENROLL modules in AlamoNAVIGATE located on the ACES Start Here tab.

IMPORTANT: Incoming AlamoPROMISE Scholars who do not fulfill these requirements before the Fall 2020 semester which begins on August 24, 2020, you will no longer be eligible for AlamoPROMISE.

Note that if your eligibility changes due to not completing AlamoPROMISE program requirements, it may impact your financial aid award. If you have any questions, the Student Financial Aid Office can be reached at dst-sfs@alamo.edu.

• Once enrolled, AlamoPROMISE Scholars must complete at least 18 credit hours per academic year (minimum of 9 hours per semester) and maintain continuous enrollment.

• To remain eligible, scholars must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and remain in Satisfactory Academic Progress. AlamoPROMISE scholars are eligible for the program for up to three years or the completion of an associate’s degree (whichever occurs first).