San Antonio College: student discounts, grants and aid

San Antonio College is a public four-year college in San Antonio, Texas. Texas residents studying here may qualify for 26 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $4,585 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $3,842.
Tuition and fees: $3,412 a year (out of state: $9,952)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 34% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $10,500 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

Texas FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

Jan. 15, 2027

For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by Jan. 15, 2027. You may need to complete and submit additional forms. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information.

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Texas grants and scholarships you can use here

For Texas residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

Dell Scholars Program$20,000 flexible scholarship + laptop, book credits, emergency funds, teletherapy
TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success)up to $5,399 per semester (2026-27 max; up to $16,197/yr with summer); target $2,500 per semester
Texas First Scholarship$10,798 (graduate 2+ semesters early) or $5,399 (less than 2 semesters early), 2026-27
Highest Ranking High School Graduate Exemptiontuition (not fees) for two semesters of the first year
One-Year Tuition Exemption for Certain TANF Studentstuition and fees for the first academic year
Senior Citizen (65+) Free Tuition for Up to 6 Credit Hourstuition (not fees) for up to 6 credit hours per semester
Texas Leadership Scholars Programfull tuition and fees for four years plus a housing & food stipend (average on-campus cost at the university)
Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)varies by institution; cannot exceed financial need

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

Accounting Students Scholarship (Texas State Board of Public Accountancy)up to $6,000 lifetime
Nursing Students Scholarshipup to $5,399/semester (public universities), $3,896 (technical institutes), $2,134 (community colleges), $1,840 (state colleges), $3,203 (private/independent) in 2026-27

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

And 6 more on the state page.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for San Antonio College students

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