AlamoPROMISE

The AlamoPROMISE eliminates financial barriers to higher education, making a college degree a reality.

What is AlamoPROMISE?

Attend one of the Alamo Colleges tuition-free!

  • Northeast Lakeview College
  • Northwest Vista College
  • Palo Alto College
  • San Antonio College
  • St. Philip's College

 

AlamoPROMISE offers graduating seniors in Bexar County the opportunity to pursue higher education without the financial burden. This “last-dollar” scholarship covers tuition and required fees after financial aid awards are applied for up to three years or until the completion of an associate degree or academic certificate, whichever comes first.

 

How to Become a Promise Scholar

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1. Complete your admission application on Apply Texas and submit your application online one of the Alamo Colleges: Northeast Lakeview, Northwest Vista, Palo Alto, St. Philip's, or San Antonio College.

Complete the Apply Texas Application

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2. Complete your financial aid application through FAFSA or TASFA and complete any requirements needed to issue your financial aid award. Click here to view information about the new FAFSA application.

Learn about Applying for Aid

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3. Enroll in classes for Fall. Complete your enrollment steps, attend New Student Orientation, and register for classes in the Fall after you graduate.

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To take free classes at one of the Alamo Colleges as an AlamoPROMISE Scholar, graduating high school seniors in Bexar County need to complete their admission and financial aid applications and enroll the Fall after graduating. 

Applications completed after the Feb. 28 priority date will be considered for the program on a space-available basis, and students are highly encouraged to complete their applications as soon as possible. Our teams will continue working with students seeking to enroll after the priority date to help throughout the enrollment process.

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Get answers to your questions by submitting a request for information form.

Participating High Schools

What’s Next?

Once you complete the ApplyTexas and a financial aid application, your information will be reviewed to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for AlamoPROMISE. All updates will be sent to the contact information you provided on your ApplyTexas. 

 

The AlamoPROMISE Advantage

  • $0
    more earned with associates degrees
  • $0
    savings on tuition
  • 0
    DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM

AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month

Alamo Promise Student of the Month September 2024 Michael Reichle
 
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