Community Health Workers, or Promotores de Salud, increase wellness by reaching out to, connecting with, and engaging underserved families and communities to help improve health outcomes for themselves, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS).

Services include:

• Establishing positive, trusting relationships with community residents in or from underserved communities.
• Helping patients/clients, families, and underserved communities overcome barriers in language and culture to better connect to quality healthcare services and resources.
• Connecting underserved populations to health care services and resources.
• Providing informal counseling, support, and follow-up home visits for patients/clients.
• Assist in making and maintaining community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.

OTS manages the college's technology infrastructure and offers a wide range of services to assist members of faculty, staff and students with their technical needs.

Our Mission is to provide the San Antonio College community with reliable and secure information technology infrastructure and services.

San Antonio College has a limited inventory of laptops and internet hotspots available for your use. The laptops have Wi-Fi capability for use where wireless internet access exists, a web camera, and are loaded with a web browser.

Click here for equipment request.

Loaner devices are only per semester and must be returned once the semester is completed.

Requirements:

• Enrolled at SAC for current semester
• Student ID
• Drivers License

Programs are available to bridge the digital divide by providing Alamo Colleges students and employee with low-cost Internet Service. Visit this link.

• Device Lending

The SAC Tech store is a one-stop shop for all technology needs. Students, faculty and staff of the Alamo Colleges can purchase computer equipment at an educational discount.

As well, the store sells computer and tech accessories, offers a variety services, and provides on-going workshops to showcase new technology.

Currently, the SAC Tech Store offers a variety of products from Apple and DELL, including laptops and tablets.

Faculty, staff and students with a valid Alamo Colleges ID are eligible to purchase computer equipment and/or services offered at the SAC Tech Store.

Community members can participate in on-going workshops, get tech-related service, and purchase computer accessories and general merchandise.

Laptops & Tablets available from $25 - $200.

• Free or Affordable Computers

Challenger Learning Center Missions immerse students in grades 4-12 into the roles of scientists, engineers and astronauts engaging in our state-of-the-art simulated learning environment. Each 90-minute mission experience is aligns to the state’s TEKS and reinforces the importance of  21st century skills with teamwork, communications and problem solving components within each scenario.  Challenger missions are reserved well in advance by school and community groups. Partnering ISD’s have a period of prioritized registration through September before the calendar is opened to other groups. A single mission costs $500/class of 20-36 students. 

Teachers bringing a group to either a Mission or Micronauts are required to attend a Pre-Mission Training before their program. For more educator information on Challenger Learning Center Missions, training and Reservations go to the Educators page.

Any of our simulated missions can also be customized for groups, parties and corporate team building events. Please fill out the Challenger Learning Center Registration form or if you want just the Planetarium, please fill out the Planetarium Registration Form. 

Each 90-minute mission costs $500/class of 20-36 students.

The Micronaut Program at Scobee Education Center provides young children age 4–9 with an authentic STEM experience as they travel through a simulated mission to the International Space Station.

The mission models “Best Practices” in early childhood education that capitalizes on the young child’s natural curiosity to explore and learn about the world they are a part of.

Micronaut missions are reserved well in advance by school and community groups.

A single mission costs $375/class of 10-24 students and up to 12 adult chaperones.

When available, the Najim Foundation and SAWS each sponsor Micronaut missions for Title I and SAWS customer schools respectively. These sponsorships do not include planetarium programs.

Teachers bringing a Micronaut group are required to attend a Pre-Mission Training before their program.

Click here to complete the registration form, and indicate if you qualify for consideration for one of the available class scholarships.

The mission of the Scobee Education Center is to engage our students and community in life-changing experiences that inspire the pathways to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) careers.

Please call for reservation.

Open Friday evenings for public Planetarium programs.

The Alamo Colleges are hosting Pop-Up Markets in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through no-contact, drive-through events.

Students and employees may participate at any location. All participants must register in advance.

To find out when the next Pop Up Market is happening and to pre-register, call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

Requirements:

• Pop Up Market available for Students, Faculty, and Staff from any Alamo College.
• Must pre-register at 210-431-8326.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution.

If you are an employee of ACD and are interested in Volunteering, click here.

Students or partners can volunteer here.

We can help you prepare for college.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Not enrolled in any K-12 school system
• Need a High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate (have not earned a high school diploma)
• Demonstrate the need for a refresher on adult basic education skills (have earned a high school diploma or HSE and tests below a 12.9 grade level on TABE/CASAS assessment)
• Demonstrate the need for English skills (by taking BEST/CASAS assessment)

Age-specific requirements:

• 18 years of age with withdrawal forms from the last school attended, and parent/guardian permission. Parent/guardian must be present at registration or student must provide proof (Utility bill in their name, marriage license or rental agreement) he/she lives separate from parent/guardian.
• 17 years of age with withdrawal forms from the last school attended, and parent/guardian permission (must be present at registration)
• 16 years of age with withdrawal forms from the last school attended, court-ordered documentation, and parent/guardian permission (must be present at registration)

Free for the student.

We can help you learn English, so you can...

• Expand your job options.
• Communicate better with your family, friends, teachers, employers, and doctors.
• Study to become a North American citizen.
• Help your children succeed in school.
• Improve your computer skills.
• Develop self-confidence and be more independent.

In order to be accepted into our program, you must be:

• 18 years old with the corresponding withdrawal forms from the last school attended, and
  o parent or guardian permission (must be present at the time of enrollment).
• 17 years old with the corresponding withdrawal forms from the last school attended, and a parent or guardian permission (must be present at the time of enrollment).
• 16 years old with the corresponding withdrawal forms from the last school attended, and the documentation requested by a court, and parent or guardian permission (must be present at the time of enrollment).

Free for the student.

Palo Alto College and the San Antonio Food Bank partner to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community.

Community members may access the pantry twice per month.

Free.

Project Access is a unique program offered to individuals with documented intellectual disabilities. It is designed to support the student in accessing postsecondary education and developing skills for gainful employment. Curriculum completion is dependent on the student’s ability to complete the courses in a semester.

This is a cohort-based program with limited seats available per semester. There is a separate application process. For further questions, contact Cindy Cook, Sr. Coordinator for Disability Support Services.

Project Access Application Form (PDF)
Project Access Flyer (PDF)

The Victory Center is the home to:

• For military-affiliated students with support including academic advising, benefit certification, tutoring, support groups and counseling, and career services.

disABILITY Support Services:

• The mission of disABILITY Support Services (dSS) at San Antonio College (SAC) is to provide reasonable accommodations and facilitate access to on-campus courses as well as distance education for students with disabilities. 

TRiO Project Valor:

• Project VALOR collaborates with students in their development of academic, social, and marketable skills while enrolled at San Antonio College. Our program provides students with holistic academic support within a learning community of peers.

  The TRiO VSSS program is offered at no cost to students. We provide academic and community support for student veterans studying at San Antonio College.

Each Alamo College has a limited number of loaner laptops that students may borrow one semester at a time.

These devices must be returned by the end of the semester. If we do not receive your laptop, a transcript hold that restricts your ability to get an official transcript will be put on your account until you return it. You will be ineligible to check out a laptop at any college.

Students should contact their home college's Information Technology department to request a laptop. Located at Moody Learning Center (MLC), 207

Click here for details.

This program is for Alamo College enrolled students only.

Free

• Device Lending

Each Alamo College has a limited number of loaner laptops that students may borrow one semester at a time.

These devices must be returned by the end of the semester. If we do not receive your laptop, a transcript hold that restricts your ability to get an official transcript will be put on your account until you return it. You will be ineligible to check out a laptop at any college.

Students should contact their home college's Information Technology department to request a laptop.

Click here for details.

This program is for Alamo College enrolled students only.

Free

• Device Lending

The Alamo Colleges are hosting Pop-Up Markets in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through no-contact, drive-through events.

Students and employees may participate at any location. All participants must register in advance.

To find out when the next Pop Up Market is happening and to pre-register, call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

Requirements:

• Pop Up Market available for Students, Faculty, and Staff from any Alamo College.
• Must pre-register at 210-431-8326.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution.

If you are an employee of ACD and are interested in Volunteering, click here.

Student or partners can volunteer here.

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is a top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.

We provide a clothing closet for anyone in need. We are open to the public.

The Alamo Colleges are hosting Pop-Up Markets in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through no-contact, drive-through events.

Students and employees may participate at any location. All participants must register in advance.

To find out when the next Pop Up Market is happening and to pre-register, call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

Requirements:

• Pop Up Market available for Students, Faculty, and Staff from any Alamo College.
• Must pre-register at 210-431-8326.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution

If you are an employee of ACD and are interested in Volunteering, click here.

Student or partners can volunteer here.

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is a top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.

Northwest Vista College Food Pantry is providing access to quality food as a commitment to overall student advocacy. NVC Food Pantry seeks to provide food and resources to students in need.

Food pantry available to students and Northwest Vista College faculty and staff.

Each Alamo College has a limited number of loaner laptops that students may borrow one semester at a time. These devices must be returned by the end of the semester. If we do not receive your laptop, a transcript hold that restricts your ability to get an official transcript will be put on your account until you return it. You will be ineligible to check out a laptop at any college. Students should contact their home college's Information Technology department to request a laptop.

Click here for details.

This program is for Alamo College enrolled students only.

Free

• Device Lending

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.

Each Alamo College has a limited number of loaner laptops that students may borrow one semester at a time.

These devices must be returned by the end of the semester. If we do not receive your laptop, a transcript hold that restricts your ability to get an official transcript will be put on your account until you return it.

You will be ineligible to check out a laptop at any college. Students should contact their home college's Information Technology department to request a laptop.

Click here for details.

This program is for Alamo College enrolled students only.

Free

• Device Lending

Personal counseling is available to assist students in distress. Our licensed counselor provides free short-term or crisis counseling for students. If long-term help is needed, students are referred to appropriate external resources. 

Please note that this application is for non-urgent routine situations, if you are experiencing a crisis please contact the 24-hour crisis helpline at 1-800-316-9241 or 210-223-7233 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Click here to take a Mental Health Test for:

• Depression test
• Psychosis & Schizophrenia test
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Test
• Prueba de Ansiedad
• Postpartum Depression Test (New & Expecting Parents)
• Bipolar Test
• Parent Test: Your Child’s Mental Health
• Addiction Test
• Self-injury survey
• Anxiety Test
• Eating Disorder Test
• Youth Mental Health Test
• Prueba de depresion

Free to enrolled students

The Alamo Colleges are hosting Pop-Up Markets in collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through no-contact, drive-through events.

Students and employees may participate at any location. All participants must register in advance.

To find out when the next Pop Up Market is happening and to pre-register, call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326.

Requirements:

• Pop Up Market available for Students, Faculty, and Staff from any Alamo College.
• Must pre-register at 210-431-8326.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution.

If you are an employee of ACD and are interested in Volunteering, click here.

Student or partners can volunteer here.

The mission of the Advocacy Center is to support student success and wellbeing by providing integrated services and resources that address a variety of socioeconomic needs and mental health.

We will provide online counseling and case management support as well as emergency aid and access to community resources.  

Please contact the Alamo Colleges HELPLINE at 210-486-1111

8:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday and FrIday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

The Nighthawk's Nest Advocacy Center will continue to monitor its department email ([email protected]) and will check voicemail daily. Please leave your name banner ID and student email.  A staff member will reach out to you within two business days.

Request forms

• Application for Advocacy Services
• Disability Support Services
• Mental Health Counseling Services

In-Person and Remote Services

• Case Management Services
• Counseling, Mental Health, and Recovery Support Services

Other Servicses

• Emergency Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Free or Low-Cost Internet & Devices

Click here to take a Mental Health test and for more information

Services are free of charge for enrolled Alamo Colleges students. 

• Assistive Technology

Each Alamo College has a limited number of loaner laptops that students may borrow one semester at a time.

These devices must be returned by the end of the semester. If we do not receive your laptop, a transcript hold that restricts your ability to get an official transcript will be put on your account until you return it. You will be ineligible to check out a laptop at any college.

Students should contact their home college's Information Technology department to request a laptop.

Click here for details.

This program is for Alamo College enrolled students only.

Free

• Device Lending

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.

Earn your high school equivalency, learn English as a second language (ESL), and train for a new career through Alamo Adult Education.

Services:

• Individualized Education and Career Planning
• Academic Assessment and Support
• Support and Guidance Throughout Training
• Vouchers for Certification Exams
• Career Development and Employment Assistance

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Click here to request more information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 18 years or older when applying for the program
• Have a valid photo ID
• Have not earned an associate degree or higher
• Willing to take assessments related to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
• Committed to completing the program

The training is at no cost to the student; however, attendance is top priority to succeed and we hold students accountable for attendance.

You may also be eligible to receive additional funding support through Ready to Work if you:

• are a San Antonio resident (Click here and enter your street address to determine if you are a resident of the City of San Antonio. If the Council District is 0, you do not live in the City of San Antonio and are not eligible for this program.)
• have an annual household income of less than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines

Eligibility will be verified during the application process and requires supporting documentation.