International Student Services

Welcome to the Alamo Colleges District!

Welcome to the Alamo Colleges District. This is where the pathway to your educational fulfillment begins.

The Alamo Colleges District has a 120-year history of providing students with a quality education.

We offer more than 300 degrees, certificates, and licensing programs.

Why do international students choose Alamo Colleges District?

Employers seek culturally skilled employees who have global knowledge in their areas of expertise.

We provide many resources for student visa holders. We offer individual advising and services in the following areas:

Immigration matters, such as obtaining F-1 student visas, maintaining full-time enrollment, transferring administration of your SEVIS I-20 record between schools, and traveling outside of the United States.
Employment restrictions and options and obtaining work authorization.
Information on medical insurance coverage.
Providing letters for verification of your F-1 status for various purposes, such as obtaining a Texas driver's license or identification card.
Adjustment to life in San Antonio and the United States.

Why do international students choose Alamo Colleges District?

Employers seek culturally skilled employees who have the global knowledge in their areas of expertise.

Reputation for academic excellence
Small class sizes offer a supportive learning environment and focus on teaching
Rigorous English as a Second Language program prepare you for academic courses
Transfer pathways to a four-year university to complete a bachelor's degree
Opportunity to get one year of work experience thru Optional Practical Training when completing an Associate's Degree

Quick Facts About the Alamo Colleges District

Located in San Antonio, Texas

A Combined enrollment of over 100,000 students

Five colleges around the city:
- Northeast Lakeview College
- Northwest Vista College
- Palo Alto College
- St. Philip’s College
- San Antonio College
Located in San Antonio, Texas
- 7th Largest City in U.S.
- Annual average temperature 20.3 C
- Annual average precipitation is 70.9 centimeters
International Students represent over 44 countries

First Steps

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Admission Requirements

Visa Information & Helpful Links

Housing and Insurance

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Tuition

Apply

Apply and get accepted to college!

Applying is easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application.

Submit an International Student Supplemental Application based on your international student type:

New International Student (you’re needing an initial form I-20)
Transfer international student (you’re already in the U.S. wanting to transfer your form I-20)
Concurrent/transient (you already have an I-20 from another university/college but you do not want to transfer the form)
Other visas (if you have a non-immigrant visa that allows you to study in the U.S.)

Visit the International Student page for a link to the appropriate College International Student Supplemental Application.

Access ACES

ACES is the online center for all of your student information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.

You will receive your ACES login information via email within 3-5 days of submitting your ApplyTexas application.

Submit Documents

You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:

Official credentials that have been evaluated by either a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Please note: Some evaluation services require translation from a translation service.
You must submit your bacterial meningitis vaccination record if you’re 22 or younger. You can submit documentation in ACES in the "Start Here" tab.
Financial verification to meet the cost-of-attendance requirements
English Proficiency test scores
Copy of your passport

Tip

You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply.

Get Registered

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Orientation and Registration

Celebrate your transition into college by attending your orientation. All international students are required to attend orientation, where you’ll learn how to remain compliant on your F-1 visa. Our International Student Services office is designed to specifically address your needs as an international student.

Learn more about International Student Orientation

Make Payment

After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by making payments or financial aid to avoid having your classes dropped.

View Registration and Payment Calendar