Admissions & Aid
Thank you for considering Northwest Vista College! Whether you are new to college, a transfer student, or looking to gain valuable career skills, we are here to help you achieve your goals. Northwest Vista College has an open door admissions policy, which means there are no entrance exam scores, minimum GPA, or class rankings required. There is also no application fee charged when submitting a ApplyTexas application to Northwest Vista College.
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Apply and get accepted to college!Applying is free and easy. Visit applytexas.org to complete your application.
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Next Steps
Access Student Portal
The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.
Submit Documents
You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:
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Get Registered
Orientation and Registration
Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students. Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes. Make Payment
After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped. View Registration and Payment Calendar Questions about paying for college? |
ACES Student Portal
Learn How to Use ACES
| Getting Started with ACES | Personalizing ACES with Cards | Changing Your ACES Password |
Admissions and Enrollment
Select from the student types below to learn more about available paths or choose a service.
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Project REACHServices for Returning/Former, Foster Youth, and Pregnant & Parenting Students |
Records and Residency
The Records & Residency Office manages updates to student records, including name changes, residency status, and enrollment verification forms.
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Testing Center
Northwest Vista College's Assessment & Testing Center provides testing services including test administration of the TSI Assessment for college placement and for Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).
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Paying for College
Northwest Vista College is committed to providing information and assistance to help all students secure the financial resources that will allow them to reach their educational goals.
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Summer Momentum Plan
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The Summer Momentum Plan (SMP) makes it easier than ever to advance your education over the summer by covering required tuition and fees for 3 to 9 credit hours. The free credits can be applied to any Summer 2026 semester term and must be used for courses that are part of your degree plan or certificate program. After all other financial aid resources have been applied, SMP credits will automatically be applied to eligible students' accounts. Take advantage of this opportunity to accelerate your progress and achieve your goals while saving money with the Summer Momentum Plan! |
