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-William Butler Yeats-

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How do I qualify

WHO QUALIFIES FOR FREE SERVICES?

To be eligible for our free services, a person must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Attend high school in the Edgewood, Harlandale, San Antonio or South San Antonio school districts
  • If over the age of 19, live in the target area
  • Be low income/first generation college-bound
  • Have a valid Social Security card
  • If applicable, have a current Permanent Resident card

HOW DO I APPLY?

You may contact the College Placement Specialist on your high school campus. Parents and adults may call (210) 433-9307 to confirm your eligibility for our services and to make an appointment. At that time our staff will review the documents required. They include:

  • Completed Application for Enrollment
  • Dependent students: your parents signed 2009 federal income tax return; and yours if you worked last year, with all W-2s and schedules
  • Independent students: your/spouse’s 2009 federal income tax return with all W-2s and schedules
  • Proof of other income: Child support payments, SSI, TANF, disability, unemployment or veterans benefits
  • Your signed Social Security card
  • If applicable, your current Permanent Resident card
  • Your Texas Drivers License or other photo I.D.

Current News

June 2010

  • Keep your phone number, mailing address and e-mail current with Project STAY.
  • Contact your Project STAY advisor today to ensure all your paperwork is in order for the fall semester.
  • In-coming freshmen must make arrangements with the college for orientation and registering for classes.
  • Anyone accepting student loans must complete their loan counseling session on-line and submit their master promissory note.

July 1, 2010
  • Deadline for being considered for fall financial aid at SAC, SPC, PAC, NVC and NLC for the fall semester – all FAFSAs, verifications and appeals must be submitted by this date.

July 15, 2010

  • Tuition and fee payment due at SAC, SPC, PAC, NVC and NLC for the fall semester. Be sure your financial aid is in order prior to this date.

July – August, 2010

  • Financial aid awards at SAC, SPC, PAC, NVC and NLC will be posted and must be accepted on-line.
  • Provide class schedule and financial aid award notice to your Project STAY advisor.
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