Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application.
Make sure you have what you need before you begin your application.
Most students qualify for financial aid.
The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.
Select the link in the top-right corner of ACES to access your student email.
Submit DocumentsYou’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:
You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply.
Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students.
Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes.
Make PaymentAfter you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped.
Questions about paying for college?
Select your student type below to learn more about the admissions and enrollment process, including how to register for classes, or choose a service.
| nvc-admissions@alamo.edu | DWWC 102RFirst Time In College Students are classified as:
Transfer, Former, and Visiting (Transient) student are classified as:
Click on each tab below for more information about deadlines and NVC policies.
Semester Options Application and Registration DeadlinesClick the link below and select the "Registration" calendar for the semester you are interested in applying for. You will be able to view the start and end dates for the Apply Texas application and for self-registration for courses.
Enrollment Management Period (EMP) Registration (Self-Registration Locked)What is the Enrollment Management Period (EMP)?
The Enrollment Management Period (EMP) is always the last week before classes begin. During this time, self-registration through ACES is locked, meaning students cannot add or drop classes through ACES.
All schedule changes, either registration for additional classes or dropping classes you have already registered for, MUST be done in-person with the Main Advising Office, located in CCC 108. Schedule changes will NOT be processed over the phone or via email, and all registration is first-come, first-served.
Additionally, students will only have one opportunity to make schedule adjustments during EMP weeks.
Self-registration will open back up through ACES on the first day of classes. Students will only be able to register for courses that have not yet had their first meeting.
Example: A student registering on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. cannot register for a MW class that started at 8:00 a.m., but they can still register for a MW class that meets at 3 p.m.
New Transfer students to the Alamo Colleges and returning students who have been away from school for more than one year may still visit Vista Central prior to registering if they need to see a Certified Academic Advisor to help select their courses.
To Register For Classes During EMP:
(In order to be eligible to register for classes during EMP, students must have been registration ready prior to EMP beginning, which includes submitting their ApplyTexas application and clearing all enrollment holds. First Time In College Students must have already attended a New Student Orientation.)
Students who do not pay for their courses by the payment deadline will be dropped for non-payment.
Students may choose to pay for their classes all in one installment or sign up for a payment plan.
Students using Financial Aid should verify that their financial aid checklist has been completed through their ACES account.
For more information about how to pay your tuition, signing up for a payment plan, or payment deadlines, visit the Business Office.
After the initial payment due date has passed, payment arrangements are due at registration. Purge for non-payment will run on the Sunday night following registration.
Click the link below and click on the "Registration and Payment Deadlines" calendar for the semester you are enrolling for.
First Day of ClassesClick on the link below and select the "Academic Calendar" for the semester you are applying for.
Please note that Northwest Vista College offers multiple start dates throughout the semesters, so be sure to look at the correct term.
Fall and Spring Terms: 16 week courses, Flex I, and Flex II
Summer Terms: Maymester, Summer I, Summer II, and Summer 8
Here are some helpful resources you may need as you complete your enrollment steps.
Pay For ClassesStudents who do not pay for their classes on time will be dropped from courses!
Students who are paying out of pocket will have the option to either pay their tuition in full up front or divide their balance into installments. There is a $25 setup fee for installment plans.
Students paying with a credit or debit card, or an electronic check, will pay online through their ACES account.
Visit the Business Office's website to learn more about:
All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Visit the Financial Aid Office's website to learn more about:
Visit the Military and Veterans Resources page to learn more about:
Eligible students may receive special accommodations in the classroom and for their placement testing.
Accommodations may include:
After you've registered for your classes, you'll need to get your textbooks. NVC's bookstore is conveniently available online and offers students the options to purchase textbooks in brand new or used condition, rent textbooks, or purchase digital versions.
To determine which textbooks you need, visit the Bookstore's website, click on "Books," and enter your Student ID number. You'll be given a list of each book you need for every class you have registered for, all in one convenient location.
Northwest Vista offers self-guided campus tours online. The Vista Central: Admissions Center also provides support to students who need assistance completing their enrollment steps. Whether you need to use a computer, or whether you just have questions about the process, Vista Central is the place to go.
