St Philips College

3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX

About
St. Philips College, located in San Antonio, Texas, was founded 1898 as a school for recently freed slaves. The originally provided technical training in sewing on weekends but over the next fifty years grew into a high school then junior college. In 1942 operation of the school was taken over by the city of San Antonio, which kept the St. Phillips Junior College Name. With the formation of the Alamo Community College District, the school changed its name to better represent its role in the community and its program offerings. St. Phillips College is the only institution to be federally designated as a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution. St. Phillips College serves over 9000 students annually.

Academics
St. Phillips College offers over 70 programs of study resulting in a certificate or associate degree. The large number of programs allow students to choose the academic or career program that best suits their future goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. The requirements for transfer admissions will vary between colleges, and as a result it is recommended students meet with a curriculum that best assists their transfer goals.

Career training programs provide the skills and training necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Students will study a particular field, obtaining practical and traditional education, ensuring the student has the experience and knowledge required to perform tasks and duties associated with the profession. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree demonstrating competency in the field and allowing for immediate employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Economics
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will be admitted to the school upon submission of the application for enrollment. Along with the application, students should provide all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores.  Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. New students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss goals and outline a program curriculum. Registration takes place before the start of each semester with fees due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility, and monetary awards. Financial aid must be applied for prior to posted deadlines, and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic semester. Students will have to maintain a minimum academic standard to receive financial aid. The school may ask for additional financial documentation in order to verify the accuracy of the SAR prior to the disbursement of funds.

Student Life
St. Phillips College is located in San Antonio which provides access to a large number of cultural and extracurricular resources. Students are encouraged to visit museums, festivals, and shows that take place in the area throughout the year. On campus, the school offers athletic programs and a large number of clubs and organizations, allowing students to pursue interests with like minded individuals. The school's E.L. Turbon Student Center provides a location for gathering, offering games, refreshments, meeting areas and a performing venue. Student life is encouraged through the posting of events on and off campus, providing students with information necessary to pursue non-academic interests.