Alamo Colleges Partners with Schreiner University for Free Tuition

The new program provides a path to four-year degrees for low-income students.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:31pm

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Alamo Colleges, San Antonio's community college system, has announced a partnership with Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, to provide free tuition for four consecutive semesters to Texas residents who earn an associate degree from Alamo Colleges and come from households with an income less than $70,000. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled full-time to be eligible.

Why it matters

This partnership expands the Alamo Colleges' AlamoPROMISE initiative, which has already eliminated tuition for over 30,000 Bexar County high school graduates in its first five years, spurring an estimated $1.1 billion in economic growth. By extending free tuition to a four-year private university, the program further increases access to higher education for low-income students in the region.

The details

Through the new agreement, Schreiner University, a small private college with an enrollment under 1,500, will provide free tuition for four consecutive fall or spring semesters to eligible Alamo Colleges graduates. Schreiner charges around $41,000 in annual tuition and is known for its health and business programs.

  • Alamo Colleges announced the partnership with Schreiner University on January 28, 2026.

The players

Alamo Colleges

A community college system with five campuses across San Antonio, Texas, that has eliminated tuition for over 30,000 Bexar County high school graduates through its AlamoPROMISE initiative.

Schreiner University

A private university located in Kerrville, Texas, with an enrollment of under 1,500 students and a focus on health and business programs.

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The takeaway

This partnership between Alamo Colleges and Schreiner University represents a significant expansion of the AlamoPROMISE program, providing a clear pathway for low-income students to earn a four-year degree at a private university at no cost. This type of collaboration between community colleges and four-year institutions can serve as a model for increasing college access and affordability across the state and country.