Students

Like its namesake, Alamo Colleges District has its own inspirational impact on society. From our origin as a community college district in 1945 through decades of change and expansion, we have fought to make higher education accessible and affordable for all. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees. A recent $450 million capital improvement project has allowed us to create some of the best facilities for teaching and learning in the country.

The district is comprised of five colleges: San Antonio (established in 1925), St. Philip's (established in 1898), Palo Alto (established in 1985), Northeast Lakeview (established in 2007), and Northwest Vista (established in 1995).

District History

Process Roadmap

1. Apply for Admission

Select the Alamo College you wish to attend
Apply for admission by completing the online application at www.goapplytexas.org

2. Submit An International Student Application

Visit www.alamo.edu/international students for instruction on how to apply
Once accepted as an international student the College will issue a form I-20 for the F-1 Visa

3. Submit Your Evaluated Foreign Credentials

All foreign credentials must be evaluated
Admission requires a general evaluation stating credential is equivalent to that of a U.S. high school or U.S. college or university
All evaluations must be completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Visit www.naces.org for a list of members

4. Submit English Proficiency

TOEFL or IELTS scores required for enrollment*:

- TOEFL score: 500
- iBT TOEFL score: 61
- IELTS score: 5.0 *TOEFL or IETS scores are not required for English as a Second Language student and students planning on attending San Antonio College. Please visit SAC Center for English Language Learning for more information.

5. Provide The Financial Guarantee

Visit the Alamo Colleges District International Student webpage for details (alamo.edu/internationalstudents)

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Student Testimonials

Video Testimonials

International Students Alamo Colleges District

International Students Northwest Vista College

International Students Palo Alto College

International Students San Antonio College

International St. P hilips College

A day in the life of an International Student

EducationUSA Video

Your Friend In The Process

Our organization has a team ready to help along every step of the way. When we set up a video call, I will help guide you to the right people on your path to success. If you need additional support along the way, I provide support beyond our specialized teams. I am committed to delivering this concierge service because it is aligned with our value of, students first.

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Reynaldo Cano, M.B.A., CGBP

Coordinator of International Programs – Special Projects

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