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Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

Bexar County
Downtown San Antonio
Est. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Northeast Lakeview College provides access to quality academic programs and career and technical courses that prepare students for future success in in-demand careers.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Palo Alto College is committed to building a college-going culture in our community through a new community effort, Educate South. This exciting new initiative focuses on beginning educational awareness at the earliest years.
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St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College has been named the top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Texas Residency Established

Rules and Regulations for determining residence status are set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. THECB residency information can be found at CollegeforTexans.com.

Under state statutes and Coordinating Board rules and regulations interpreting those statutes, a student or prospective student is classified as a resident of Texas if he/she:

36-month rule

Graduated from a public or accredited private high school or receiving a GED in this state and residing in Texas the 36 months immediately preceding the date of graduation or receipt of a GED; and living in Texas 12 months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which the student enrolls in an institution.

Transferring In

Transferred from another Texas public institution of higher education after continuous enrollment (enrolled in the previous fall and/or spring term) where you were classified as a Texas resident.

Establishing Domicile

Established a domicile and maintaining residence in Texas 12 months prior to the term of enrollment or by being a dependent of a Texas resident.

For a list of "Acceptable Residency Documentation" please click here.

We’re Here to Help

If you need further assistance or have questions regarding residency holds, please contact the Office
of Student Recordsthrough the following means:

Residency Assistance In-Person
Spring 2024 Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
First Saturday of the Month 9am - 1pm

Fletcher Administration Building (FAB)
Welcome Center (2nd floor)
1819 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Office Number: 210-486-0640
Email: sac-residency@alamo.edu

updated 04.2024