Students with Children

Students raising children or other dependents have many responsibilities. Whether you are a parent, guardian or caretaker, the Alamo Colleges District recognizes the unique challenges students with children face as they pursue their educational and career goals. Access to college doesn't just mean academic help; we are committed to helping overcome hurdles that keep students from reaching their goals.

Advocacy

As part of a district-wide commitment to student success and meeting the needs of students beyond the classroom, on-campus advocacy centers are available at all five Alamo Colleges. We partner with different organizations to provide services like job assistance, food security, clothing, childcare, utility assistance, and mental health counseling. Student Advocacy Helpline: 210-486-1111

Connect with your college's advocacy center by clicking the link below.

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

Family Friendly Spaces on Campus

Spaces where people with children are welcome and the services are targeted to and reasonably appropriate for family audiences.

• Library: KidSpot
• Welcome Center
• Advocacy Center
• Empowerment Center
• Early Childhood Center

Lactation Rooms

Dedicated rooms where breastfeeding students can comfortably, conveniently, and privately express breast milk.

• Science Building, between the Nursing & Allied Health Complex and N. Main Ave., Room 115.
• Student Advocacy Center, Room 214.
• Early Childhood Center, Room B116. Available presenting student ID.

 

Connect with your peers

There are a lot of students who, like you, are raising children or other dependents in their care. Join the Student Parent Network on the AlamoEXPERIENCE portal to connect with other students with minor children under the age of 18, plus learn about events, resources and service information. All you have to do is click the button below, sign in with your ACES login, and click “Join.”

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Childcare

The Alamo Colleges have nationally accredited, high-quality child development centers at three of our colleges. These resources are available to students attending any of the Alamo Colleges. Payment assistance and subsidized rates are available for qualifying students.

On-Campus Childcare

Palo Alto College Ray Ellison Family Center 210-486-3500 Learn More

San Antonio College Early Childhood Center 210-486-0530 Learn More

St. Philip’s College Child Development Center 210-486-2500 Learn More

Other Childcare Resources

Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Program

City of San Antonio Human Services

Health Care Services

Primary health care services are available to students enrolled at any of the Alamo Colleges through Wellness 360 clinics, in partnership with UT Health San Antonio. Available to students with and without health insurance, the program will provide treatment for allergies, colds, and other minor health issues. 

Learn more about Wellness 360

Technology Resources

Technology resources, such as laptops rentals, are available for any currently enrolled Alamo Colleges student in need of reliable computer access. These resources are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Students should contact their home college’s Information Technology department during their hours of operation (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).

SAC: 210-486-0777
SPC: 210-486-2777
PAC: 210-486-3777
NVC: 210-486-4777
NLC: 210-486-5777

Tutoring

Our colleges offer a variety of FREE tutoring services students need to succeed academically. 

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Scholarships

The Alamo Colleges Foundation distributes financial awards from nearly 20 academic scholarship funds to support students raising children or other dependents. By submitting just one application each academic year, students with children will be considered for these scholarships and many more.

Learn more

Policy and Procedure

Policy and Procedure for Pregnant and Parenting Students can be located in the ACD Policy Manual, H.1.2 Civil Rights Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation and the procedure is H.1.2.4 Pregnant and Parenting Students.

SAC's Parenting Student Liaisons, Jillian Denman and Ida Lomas, can be contacted via email: sac-parenting@alamo.edu. 

Community Resources