关于AlamoPROMISE

The AlamoPROMISE eliminates financial barriers to higher education, 让获得大学学位成为现实.

A Well-Educated Workforce is the Key to a Prosperous Bexar County Community

The Alamo Colleges District 和 its partners are committed to ending poverty, 通过联合起来帮助更多的学生完成大学学业并获得获得高工资所需的技能,增强经济和社会流动性,满足本市的劳动力需求, 高需求的工作.

通过AlamoPROMISE, 利记区正在努力确保所有当地学生都能接受教育,为圣安东尼奥地区符合条件的毕业生提供长达三年的学费和强制性费用.

 

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AlamoPROMISE was featured prominently on the nationwide news program PBS NewsHour.

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AlamoPROMISE亮点

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超过9000

PROMISE Scholars Served across three academic years

 

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超过1/3

of PROMISE Scholars pursue STEM fields

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超过90%

of PROMISE Scholars are students of color

AlamoPROMISE
常见问题

什么是AlamoPROMISE?

Alamo PROMISE与当地政府和社区合作伙伴合作,为计划获得副学士学位的合格学生提供社区大学学费和强制性费用, 认证, courses for transfer or workforce training.

Alamo PROMISE is more than a new program of the Alamo Colleges District, 这是一个全社区的倡议. 

AlamoPROMISE将提供最后一美元的资金,以填补学生的经济援助奖与学费和强制性费用之间的差距,在Alamo学院区五所学院之一的三年.

谁有资格获得AlamoPROMISE?

Graduating high school seniors from any of the participating high schools are eligible.

要符合资格,学生必须:

  • Complete a 节省座位 Form to participate in the program
  • 提交免费的联邦学生援助申请或德克萨斯州财政援助申请,并列出至少一所利记区学院
  • Complete any documents required to process a financial aid award
  • Apply for admission to one of the Alamo Colleges through 申请德州
  • Complete registration at one of the Alamo Colleges to attend the Fall semester immediately following their senior year of high school
  • Enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation
  • Maintain 令人满意的学业进展 (SAP), which includes three components:
    • 1) Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
    • 2)完成率66.66% cumulative rate between hours attempted 和 hours completed.
    • 3)最大学时:副学士学位不超过99学时(不包括20学时的补习课程),学士学位不超过180学时(不包括30学时的补习课程).
    • 有关SAP的更多信息,请访问 保持您的资格 on the District financial aid page for more information.
  • Follow Course in Program of Study (CPOS) requirements. CPOS是一项联邦要求,说明在计算你的联邦财政援助资格时,只有那些计入你的学位或证书的课程才能被考虑.  另外, courses outside of your program of study will not be covered by AlamoPROMISE.

View List of Participating High Schools

这个项目是什么时候开始的?

The first cohort of AlamoPROMISE scholars were recruited in the fall of 2019 和 enrolled as AlamoPROMISE Scholars in fall of 2020.

这个项目的资金来源是什么?

AlamoPROMISE is both privately 和 publicly funded.

The generous support of our community makes this program possible. We want to encourage your continued investment in Bexar County area students.

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Why does the community need AlamoPROMISE?

社区一致认为,高中以上的教育对于为居民提供经济和社会流动性至关重要, 和 that financial barriers are the greatest factor in preventing residents from enrolling in or completing a college education.

利记区领导认为,阿拉莫承诺提供了一种策略来解决这一现实,以及圣安东尼奥是全国经济增长最快的地区之一的事实, yet has the second-highest percentage of population in poverty among the top 25 largest U.S. 都市区.

Are t在这里 successful program like this in other major cities?

是的. The Dallas County Community College District has a successful Promise program, 和 t在这里 are 242 such programs making a difference across the country.

 

学生常见问题

谁可以参加PROMISE?

AlamoPROMISE is open to graduating seniors from participating AlamoPROMISE high schools. Current participating AlamoPROMISE high schools can be found 在这里.

Graduating seniors need to enroll at one of the Alamo Colleges in the Fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.

学生 interested in becoming an AlamoPROMISE Scholar must meet application deadlines to be considered for the program. For students who would like to be part of AlamoPROMISE, the following steps need to be met:

Alamo学院FAFSA学校代码:

缴送工作 042636  

签证中心 033723  

PAC 016615  

009163  

程控 003608

AlamoPROMISE is not available to: students not from a participating high school or pilot program, 转学, students who enrolled at another institution of higher education prior to the Fall semester, or students who did not enroll during the Fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.

The AlamoPROMISE Program Office is available to address any questions about AlamoPROMISE participation at promise@karasuokedgayrimenkul.net.  不符合AlamoPROMISE参与标准的学生可以通过Alamo学院区获得过渡到大学的帮助 书院联络小组.  

Does my family income or academic st和ing play a role in my participation in AlamoPROMISE?

No, income level or graduating Grade Point Average (GPA)/class rank are not part of the eligibility requirements for AlamoPROMISE. Seniors from participating high schools can become AlamoPROMISE Scholars.

How long can a student participate in AlamoPROMISE?

AlamoPROMISE涵盖了Alamo学院区五所学院中任何一所的学费和所需费用,为期三年(连续六个学期,秋季和春季学期)或完成副学士学位或学术证书, 先到者为准.

AlamoPROMISE承保什么?

After the financial aid award has been applied, AlamoPROMISE last-dollar funding covers the remaining costs of tuition 和 required fees. 你可浏览 出勤费用明细,在这里.

AlamoPROMISE will only cover courses that are part of a student’s Course Program of Study (CPOS). CPOS是一项联邦要求,规定在计算学生的联邦财政援助资格时,只有那些计入学位或证书的课程才能被考虑. 由于这个要求, if a student takes courses not on their official degree plan, it could result in receiving less federal financial aid 和 having to pay for courses out-of-pocket. Visit 在这里 for more CPOS information.

AlamoPROMISE does not pay for other college-going expenses, including but not limited to technology equipment, 运输, 和住房. 请注意, 教科书租赁 包括学费, 笔记本电脑租赁VIA公交卡 是否可供注册学生使用. 

什么是“最后一美元”资金?

AlamoPROMISE is a last-dollar funding program that considers first federal 和 state financial aid awards that a student is eligible for, 比如联邦佩尔助学金.  每个学生获得的“最后一美元”AlamoPROMISE资助金额将根据学生符合条件的个人经济援助奖励而有所不同. 

What does a student need to do to maintain AlamoPROMISE scholar status?
  • AlamoPROMISE Scholars must meet key criteria that support a successful journey toward college completion. AlamoPROMISE强烈鼓励学生在秋季和春季学期完成至少18个学分(每学期9个小时)。.

  • AlamoPROMISE Scholars must maintain continuous enrollment for up to six consecutive Fall 和 Spring semesters (does not include Summer). AlamoPROMISE students may take classes during the Summer; however, other sources of funding such as Summer Momentum Program, Scholarships or other aid will need to be used as AlamoPROMISE last-dollar funding does not apply for summer terms. For more information related to scholarships view the 学生奖学金页面.
  • AlamoPROMISE学者必须留在 令人满意的学业进展(SAP).
    • Note: The Alamo Colleges District checks SAP every year after Spring grades are posted. 这包括维持一个2.累计平均绩点0.
  • AlamoPROMISE Scholars must maintain Financial Aid eligibility.
  • 学者必须追求 Courses in their Program of Study (CPOS) in order to follow federal requirements. Scholars should always reference their official degree plan 和 course catalog to determine what courses count toward their degree. For specific questions about what counts toward their degree, Scholars may contact their academic advisor.

  • Complete any other program requirements communicated by the AlamoPROMISE Program Office via the official student ace email account.

AlamoPROMISE学者不符合维持AlamoPROMISE学者身份所需的要求,其AlamoPROMISE可能会被撤销. 任何关于AlamoPROMISE学者身份变化的通知将由AlamoPROMISE项目办公室发送到官方学生ace电子邮件帐户.

Please note that if t在这里 are concerns about meeting any requirements, students should work with their Certified Academic Advisor for exception consideration 和 a plan for continued success. The AlamoPROMISE Program Office is also available to assist with any questions at promise@karasuokedgayrimenkul.net.

Do AlamoPROMISE scholars need to complete financial aid verification or other required financial aid documents?

是的, AlamoPROMISE学生需要完成经济援助验证和/或在提交TASFA的FAFSA后要求的任何其他必要的财务文件. Please note that the FAFSA/TASFA 和 any requested documents must be completed every year to maintain AlamoPROMISE Scholar Status.

任何要求的文件都是财政援助完成过程的一部分,需要确定学生的财政援助资格和最后一美元资金. Financial Aid awards 和 AlamoPROMISE last-dollar funding cannot be issued until Financial Aid documents are complete.

验证 学生经济援助办公室是否有一个审查过程来确定学生和/或家长在提交的FAFSA文件中报告的各种数据元素的准确性. 美国.S. Department of Education selects approximately 30% of all aid applicants for verification. The verification process ensures that students receive all the financial aid they are entitled to receive. Selected students are required to complete the verification process before Financial Aid eligibility can be determined.  

Any outst和ing financial aid documents will be requested through the student portal, ace

完成验证的步骤:

  • 登录 ace
  • Check the 'Financial Aid Checklist' section of ‘My Page’ for unsatisfied financial aid requirements
  • Complete all PDF(s)/DocuSign/other documents requested 和 Submit them according to the instructions provided:         
    • You may also be asked to follow a URL link to the ProVerifier+ student portal 和 sign in with your alamo.Edu邮箱地址.
    • If directed to the ProVerifier+ student portal, make sure to check 和 complete all document requests in both the ProVerifier+ 你的ace学生门户网站. The Alamo Colleges District is using the ProVerifier+ system to assist you with the verification process. 自动ProVerifier+系统代表您和/或您的父母直接与IRS沟通,以获取IRS的正式税务记录, saving a tremendous amount of time 和 effort as well as ensuring the correct documents for the correct year are requested. 您和/或您的父母只需要以电子方式填写和设计IRS表格4506-T/C表格和验证工作表- ProVerifier+将完成其余工作!

For help with any Financial Aid documents, please email promise_finaid@karasuokedgayrimenkul.net 或致电210-212-5266.

If you have any concerns about Financial Aid 和 AlamoPROMISE Scholar Status, the AlamoPROMISE Program Office is also available to address questions at promise@karasuokedgayrimenkul.net.  

Will AlamoPROMISE scholars be dropped from classes?

如果学生的经济援助不完整,与学费和所需费用相关的未偿余额可能会被退学. Continuing AlamoPROMISE should submit their financial aid application no later than May 1 to avoid being dropped from classes.

另外, students may incur a balance due to registering for courses outside of their program of study (CPOS). 学生 should meet with their academic advisor to review their course schedule 和 make adjustments as needed.

学生 with outst和ing balances related to fees not covered by AlamoPROMISE should contact the 学生事务处 付款计划选项. Alternate funding sources are also available through 内部 奖学金或 紧急援助

What other types of resources are available to students at the Alamo Colleges?

参加利记区五所学院之一的学生可以获得不同类型的资源来帮助你取得成功. Some resources include: Laptop 和 Wi-Fi Hotspot check-out, 学生紧急援助, student food support from the San Antonio Food Bank, Housing 和 Rental Assistance programs, mental health counseling 和 other referrals for public assistance. 


领导

Steering Committee as for Spring 2023

Dr. 迈克•弗洛
利记区校长

市长罗恩·尼伦伯格
圣安东尼奥市

凯特•罗杰斯
Alamo Trust, Inc .执行董事.

Dr. 杰夫Goldhorn
Executive Director, Education Service Center Region 20

Romanita Matta-Barrera
Chief Workforce Officer, Greater: SATX

Peter J. 霍尔特
HOLT CAT首席执行官

Dr. 米尔顿·“罗伯”·菲尔兹III
贾德森警司-临时警司

Dr. 布莱恩·伍兹
警司,北侧ISD

戴夫·彼得森
总统 & CEO - Interim, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

安娜阿塞维多
Executive Director, San Antonio Education 合作伙伴hip

Dr. Jaime阿基诺 
主管,圣安东尼奥ISD

Dr. 珍妮特球
西南警司

Dr. 琳达Schott
临时总裁,德克萨斯州&M大学-圣安东尼奥

Dr. 泰勒Eighmy
总统, 美国niversity of Texas at San Antonio

凯文Voelkel
总统, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas

Dr. 瑞安Lugalia-Hollon
UP 合作伙伴hip执行董事

AlamoPROMISE团队

斯蒂芬妮Vasquez,
首席项目官

尼古拉斯"尼克"席尔瓦,
学生支援主任

多洛雷斯·萨帕塔-卡巴雷若,
营运总监

 

合作伙伴

社区承诺

The AlamoPROMISE is powered by school districts, 大专院校, 雇主, 和 community organizations that have united to support students in completing education beyond high school, 开始他们的职业生涯, 和 being included in the economic success of our region.

在一起, 我们相信每个学生的潜力,相信我们的社区有责任改变专为排他性而不是准入而设计的系统——这个系统充满了障碍,对贫困学生和有色人种学生的影响不成比例.

每个AlamoPROMISE合作伙伴都有一个独特的作用,在支持学生通过他们的教育和经济旅程的每个阶段. We are proud to recognize their contributions 和 we invite others in our community to join us in this work.


利记

For general inquiries related to PROMISE, e-mail promise@karasuokedgayrimenkul.net.