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Student Resources
ApplyTexas Application for Freshman Students, 2011-2012
Apply for admission at all Texas public universities with this one common application form.
ApplyTexas Application: for Transfer/Transient/Former Students, 2011-2012
Apply for admission at all Texas public universities with this one common application form.
College Planning Financial Aid Guide for Texas Students
A comprehensive guide to preparing and applying for college admission and step-by-step assistance in applying for financial aid. The guide includes a listing of all Texas public universities, community colleges, technical schools, independent institutions and health-related institutions as well as the course requirements for admission to public universities.
My 4-Year Plan Calendar
My 4-year Plan to Go to College: 9th through 12th Grade Calendar. A month-by-month planner assists high school students in preparing for college admission. The calendar includes deadlines for signing up for the ACT and SAT, applying for financial aid, and tips for assuring classes you take are part of the Recommended High School Program. Plus it includes a listing of important links to get more information. It’s an essential tool to stay on track.
Which College is Right For Me?
No matter what your answer might be, you have lots and lots of options. Texas offers dozens of colleges and universities, from small to large, public to private, two year to four year. This page provides a good place to start your exploration with some basic questions.
College Locator
Use the map on this page to locate a college near you. Enter your address and click "Go!", or explore the map!
College Match-Up
Want help finding Texas colleges that are a good match for you? Visit this page and select what’s most important to you in a college, then click “Make a Match.” You’ll see a list of Texas colleges and universities that match up best to your needs. From there you'll be able to select from more options to compare the schools on your list.
Are you Ready for College?
Click here to access TRACK - TAKS Readiness and Core Knowledge, your free online college readiness program. In TRACK you’ll find diagnostics to measure understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) objectives, and a library of learning tutorials to help students master those objectives. Hundreds of thousands of students in Texas have used TRACK since it was first offered in February 2004!
The Texas College and Career Readiness Program
The Texas College and Career Readiness Program - The College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) program is identifying, defining and implementing College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in partnership with Texas secondary schools. The program is the result of collaboration between the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The initiative was formed by the 79th Texas Legislature (3rd Called Session) through House Bill 1, now Section 28.008 of the Texas Education Code.
The goal of the CCRS is to establish what students must know and be able to do to succeed in entry-level courses offered at institutions of higher education.
9th through 12th Grade Checklists
These bilingual, grade-level checklists can help high school students make sure they are adequately preparing for college.
Making the jump from a Texas community college to a four-year university is easier than you think. Whether you’re a high-school student or currently attending a community college, this portal provides a wealth of resources that will walk you through the process step-by-step.
College.gov
Why Go? What to do? How to pay? Click on link above to visit this site and learn more about what going to college means.
Adventures in Education
AIE has college planning resources, financial aid information, career guidance, and money management tips to help families and students achieve their goals. Please click on the link above to visit the Adventures in Education website.
You Can Go!
The College Board has a comprehensive website to help students plan for attending college. This site allows students to tell their stories, plan for college, locate a college, and a place to create a pledge to share on Facebook or by email which college a student wants to attend.
Finding the Right Job!
Finding the right job can be hard work, but the Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers can make your search easier. The Career Centers in the Alamo Area provide job seekers with access to an array of programs and services, all designed to help put you in the right job.
For example, you can find information on: Top 50 Fastest-Growing Occupations in the State of Texas
