Bol ssttros STEPS FOR ENROLLMENT — FIRS) PALO ALTO COLLEGE TIME IN COLLEGE Before you apply, you are encouraged to visit the following website for more information about the enrollment process: www.alamo.edu/alamoEnroll. v SS6 Complete and submit your admission application by viewing the tutorial at the following website: http://www .alamo.edu/uploadedFiles/District/Employees/Departments/CAMS, ZReady-Set-Apply.pdf {In order to complete the ApplyTexas application, you will need a valid email address. lf you are considering applying for Financial Aid, your Social Security number will be required. | official GED test scores to Admissions and Records. Official high school transcript myst be sealed or sent electronically by the high school. Submit a final official transcript that includes the high school graduation date before the end of your first semester First Time In College students ae ‘must submit an official high school transcript or i You are strongly encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www-fafsa.ed.fov/. Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 months to complete the financial aid process Complete financial aid literacy af http://www.alamo,edu/district/financial- ald/financial-literacy/ and submit completion certificate to Financial Ald office Check ACES for financial aid stafus (Student Tab>Web Services>Student & Financial Aid> Financial Aid Tab) To look for PAC General Scholarships, visit: htto://www.alamo.edu/pac/current- students/scholarships/ Please consult alamo.edu/distrit/financial-aid for Priority and Processing Guarantee Dates. © Fall Deadline: May 1; Spting Deadline: Nov 1 PAC Federal School Code: 01661! ‘Students under 22 years of age rhust submit evidence of receiving a bacterial ‘meningitis vaccination or booster dose during the five year period prior to enrollment to Admissions and Records. ‘The law allows for few exceptions. You may obtain additional information at: alamo.edu/meningitis/ In order to test with Alamo Colleges, you must complete the GO FARR and TEST PREP Modules in ACES. Once you have received your letfer from Alamo Colleges with your ACES information, visit aces.alamo.ed4 and click How do I get my username and password? Login to ACES Click on the Start Here tab Click on each ENROLL button to access the Go FAARR and Test Prep modules to begin the AlamoENROLL requirements genter/. Information on the placement +m is available at www.alamo.edu/pac/testing-After you complete the TSI Assessment, you will need to see an advisor for post- assessment advising. < During post-agsessment advising, you will receive your scores and an advisor will help you detetmine if you need to enroll in a refresher course. Test scores for SAT and ACT cannot be older than 5 years. Exit Level TAKS, TSI, Asset, and THEA cannot be older than 5 years. ass development required for s You will be sc Refresher coufses are FREE and give you the opportunity to save time and money! ‘The refresher 1urses give you a second opportunity to move into a higher | course or a college-level course, and refresher courses are only {udents who do not place at college level on the TSI exam, jeduled for refresher courses during post-assessment advising. ss Y Youwill also courses! You must reaiter for on-campus New Student Orientation to receive information about valuabl ‘campus resources. .ceive academic advising assistance which will allow you to register for Y The above eight steps MUST be completed prior to registering for New Student Orientation, i a staff member will verify completion before registration for NSO. ¥ Students may: egister for New Student Orientation by visiting the Welcome Advising Center (Palomino Center 103) or by calling 210.486.3100. 7 Recount sumrhary can be viewed through ACES (Student Tab>Web Services>Student & Financial Aiff>Student Account). ¥ Tuition bills will not be mailed. Y Tuition payment must be made via credit card or check via your ACES account. Y Cash payments are accepted at the Business Office in the Palomino Center. ¥ Payment in fullor by installments must be made by the payment deadlines, or you willbe droppéd from your classes. J There is a conhection between attendance, classroom participation, and good grades. Y Your first wedk of class, especially the first day, provides you with important information for the rest of the semester. Y The Alamo Colleges requires regular and punctual attendance in all classes. Your absences are fecorded Immediately. ¥ Fall 2014: If you DO NOT attend on the FIRST DAY of each class in which you are enrolled, you|will be DROPPED from the class. VIA BusPasses: Y VIA bus passe} Office in the Parking Permits: Y Parking Permi ‘are available for students and can be picked up from the Business Jalomino Center. its are mailed to the address on file once you register your vehicle online via your ACES account (Student Tab>Web Services>Student & Financial Student Campus Access). Student ID: Y Contact the Testing Center to obtain your new student ID once your tuition bill has been paid. Welcome Advising Center Palominio Center, Room 103 110.486.3100