VA Student Resources

Get started on applying for military benefits and enrolling at SAC with these helpful resources.

Virtual VA Advising

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Passcode: Victory1

Summer Hours June 5 - July 28, 2023

  • Walk-ins and appointments are available
  • Monday Thru Thursday 8:15am-6:45pm
  • Friday (Zoom only) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All service hours are virtual and face to face unless indicated otherwise. Please contact your advisor to set up an appointment or stop by as a walk-in.

Please use the meeting information below to access our virtual waiting room and wait to be called in to a private advising break-out room. You may also send an email to sac-va@alamo.edu with a question or to schedule an appointment.

Meeting ID: 257 906 0371
Passcode: Victory1
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Meeting ID: 257 906 0371
Passcode: 2740203
Find your local number: https://alamo.zoom.us/u/arg8gWi1

VA Staff Contact Information

Tim Pair
Interim Director
(210) 486-0342
tpair1@alamo.edu

RoseMarie Moreno
Advising Team Lead
(210) 486-0434
rmoreno318@alamo.edu

Kenneth Ramelli
VA Coordinator
(210) 486-0867
kramelli@alamo.edu

Carlos Alvarado
Administrative Assistant
(210) 486-1638
calvarado127@alamo.edu

 

Sonia Araguz
School Certifying Official
(210) 486-0429
saraguz@alamo.edu

Teresa Cabello
Advising Team Support Lead
(210) 486-0109
tsiller@alamo.edu

Michael Corrales
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0108
mcorrales10@alamo.edu

Robert Gorman
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0438
rgorman5@alamo.edu

 

Sandra Guerrero
School Certifying Official
(210) 486-0114
sguerrero@alamo.edu

Patricia Patten
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0939
ppatten@alamo.edu

Kathryn "Kat" Presley
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-1634
kpresley2@alamo.edu

Antonio Rabago
School Certifying Official
(210) 486-0107
arabago@alamo.edu

 

Kathryn Sanchez-Lane
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0146
ksanchez-lane@alamo.edu

Latrina Spann
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0367
lspann2@alamo.edu

Alicia Stolte
Certified Advisor
(210) 486-0431
astolte2@alamo.edu

Elizabeth Thomas
School Certifying Official
(210) 486-1633
ethomas35@alamo.edu

Community Partners

The SAC Office of Veterans Affairs is connected with several programs to help our military-affiliated students succeed both in and out of the classroom.

For more information on any of these programs and services, see the links below or contact your advisor.

VetSuccess On Campus

Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership (V.I.T.A.L.)

Birdwell Foundation on PTSD

Pink Berets

Texas Veterans Commission Disability Claims Representation

Honor Veterans Now (Meals for Vets)

Victory Center Tutoring

SAC VA's Tutoring Center is located in the Victory Center (Room 122). Tutors are available for both in-person and remote tutoring appointments via Zoom.

Fall 2024 Victory Center Tutoring Hours

Tutoring Hours

Monday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1st Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English with Heather

Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mathematics with Edward

Monday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. –5 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact your advisor or call (210) 486-1627.

Mental Wellness Counseling

The SAC Office of Veterans Affairs understands that difficult issues can get in the way of academic success. To help, we offer trained, licensed staff to guide you in personal, social, health and/or psychological matters. We can also provide you with community referrals to meet your individual needs.

SAC-VA offers special mental wellness programs specifically for the needs of veterans, including counseling groups, a PTSD support group, life coaches, a military sexual trauma support group and counseling, and more.

For more information call (210) 486-0111 or email sac-va@alamo.edu.

Transfer and Career Services

SAC-VA helps you continue on your path to success with Transfer and Career Services. Whether you plan to transfer to a 4-year institution or begin your career after graduation, we can connect you with resources to help.

  • Assistance with transfers to 4-year universities
  • Employment resources
  • Employment services including workshops and job fairs

For more information call (210) 486-0111 or email sac-va@alamo.edu.

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