AlamoPROMISE — Important Update

We understand the ongoing pandemic environment and recent winter storm circumstances present unforeseen challenges for many students and families. In response to the needs of our community, we are extending the AlamoPROMISE Program Cohort 2 deadlines and are providing more time for students to become AlamoPROMISE Scholars. All AlamoPROMISE Eligibility Milestones (Save Your Seat, Apply Texas Application, and the Financial Aid Application) are due March 26, 2021.

Save Your Seat Now

Are you in the senior class of 2021 and graduating from a participating high school?

Update: We are still accepting pledge submissions through March 26, 2021.

Complete the Save Your Seat form to have your tuition at one of the Alamo Colleges covered.

What is AlamoPROMISE?

AlamoPROMISE 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.

It ensures that tuition and fees at the Alamo Colleges are covered for students who graduate from participating high schools.

Through AlamoPROMISE, scholars who meet the eligibility criteria will receive a "last-dollar" scholarship for up to three years or the completion of an associate's degree or certificate, whichever comes first. The "last-dollar" scholarship funds the cost of tuition and required fees that your financial aid award does not cover. Your household income does not disqualify you and there is no minimum academic requirement to be considered for admission.

Because we understand plans sometimes change, you are not locked into a commitment when you pledge to Save Your Seat.

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Available to the High School Senior Class of 2021

To Become an AlamoPROMISE scholar, you must be a senior from a participating high school graduating during the 2020-2021 academic school year.

View List of 2020-2021 High Schools (English)

View List of 2020-2021 High Schools (Spanish)

Once You’ve Saved Your Seat, What’s Next?

An Enrollment Coach from one of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District will be in contact to help you to get ready for college. Your information will also be reviewed to confirm that you meet eligibility requirements for AlamoPROMISE. All AlamoPROMISE updates will be sent to the contact information you provided in your Save Your Seat form.

If your contact information changes, email promise@alamo.edu as soon as possible. Once you've 'saved your seat', here are important immediate next steps:

1. By March 26, 2021, complete your admission application on Apply Texas and submit your application online to one of the five Alamo Colleges: St. Philip's College, San Antonio College, Palo Alto College, Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College. Visit www.applytexas.org.

2. By March 26, 2021, complete your financial aid application through FAFSA or TASFA and select one of the five Alamo Colleges to receive your information. IMPORTANT: Regularly check your ACES student email account for updates on your financial aid status and any additional documents required to complete your financial aid file. Visit www.fafsa.gov or access the TASFA here.

3. Stay connected through e-mail and alamo.edu/promise for updated information.

How to Qualify

Pledge

Pledge by completing your "Save Your Seat" form online at alamo.edu/promise by March 26, 2021.
Apply

Apply by entering your application for admissions at one of the Alamo Colleges through applytexas.org by March 26, 2021.
Submit

Submit financial aid application (FAFSA or TASFA) by March 26, 2021. Complete financial verification or documents needed to issue your financial aid award.