On Jan. 1, the Alamo Colleges District announced an expanded transfer agreement with Schreiner University in Kerrville, allowing eligible students to transfer to the university to complete a four-year degree at no additional cost.
The gist
According to the news release, the new agreement allows eligible students within the AlamoPROMISE program, which covers tuition for any of the five Alamo Colleges for up to three years for graduating seniors in Bexar County, to transfer to Schreiner University. The expanded transfer agreement between the two institutions will cover all educational costs for students who transfer from any of the five Alamo Colleges, according to the release.
With approximately 75% of Alamo Colleges students transferring to four-year universities, Schreiner University marks the first time a private institution has partnered with Alamo Colleges through a Promise-to-Promise pathway, the release states.
The Promise-to-Promise program allows eligible Alamo Colleges students to transfer to UT San Antonio, Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Schreiner University, with tuition and mandatory fees covered for up to four consecutive fall and spring semesters, according to the Alamo Colleges District website. The Alamo Colleges District established the Promise-to-Promise program with UTSA in 2022 and with Texas A&M-San Antonio in 2024, according to the release.
Quotes of note
“Schreiner University joining our Promise-to-Promise pathways is a powerful step forward and significant as the first private institution in the South Central Texas Transfer Compact to make this commitment,” said Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges District chancellor.
“By partnering with Alamo Colleges, we are opening new doors for students across South Central Texas and the Hill Country, including those who may begin their journey elsewhere and discover that a small, residential university in Kerrville is the right next step,” said Charlie McCormick, president of Schreiner University. “This partnership honors our shared commitment to access, affordability, and opportunity, and to walking alongside students as they continue their educational journey.”
