Migrant Resource Corner
ESC-20 Parent and Family Engagement Resources
Links for Assistance Programs
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State and Federal Benefits Assistance (e.g. Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, WIC, etc.) through the San Antonio Food Bank
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Opportunity Home San Antonio - Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly the San Antonio Housing Authority) provides housing services to the San Antonio community through the Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Mixed-Income Housing programs.
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FindHelp - Community Assistance Resources - You will be prompted to enter your zip code, in order to match you with various resources in your area.
- SACRD (San Antonio Community Resource Directory) - SACRD is a directory of resources offered by congregations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and compassionate groups in and around San Antonio. Residents can type in their need (food, shelter, diapers, etc.) for a map and listing of locations.
- Mental Health Resources through Bexar County - In October 2020, the Bexar County Commissioners Court implemented new ways in which members of our community can seek mental health support through our first responder infrastructure. This specialized response is organized, coordinated, and executed under the name Specialized Multidisciplinary Alternate Response Team or S.M.A.R.T. and serves the area of unincorporated Bexar County and our 26 suburban cities.
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Center for Health Care Services - The Center for Health Care Services provides quality integrated care to improve the lives of children and adults with mental health conditions, substance use challenges and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Vaccine Resources for Uninsured Students
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City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Immunization Clinic
- Call 211, a program by Texas Health and Human Services Commission providing citizens with information on over 60,000 local and state services. When you call, you will be asked for your zip code, if you are in the military, and your age. The operator will then provide you phone numbers within your zip code of clinics that administer vaccines.
Educational Resources
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Communities In Schools - The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Based directly inside schools throughout Bexar County and surrounding areas, Communities In Schools of San Antonio connects children and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources tailored to each student’s specific needs.
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Khan Academy - With practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy empowers learners to study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.
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Discovery Education - Digital Learning Platform & Resources from Discovery, Inc.
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Homework & Study Help - Free educational resources from middle school to college.
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The Achievery - A free and safe online learning platform created by AT&T to provide K-12 students with engaging and entertaining videos paired with educational activities. (Disponible también en Español)
College Access and Program Options
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SuperCollege.com - How to write a winning scholarship essay.
- AlamoPROMISE - AlamoPROMISE offers graduating seniors the opportunity to pursue higher education without the financial burden. This "last-dollar" scholarship covers tuition and required fees after financial aid awards are applied for up to three years or until the completion of an associate degree or academic certificate, whichever comes first.
Federal, State and Other Student Aid
This is the website where one completes The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Once you have completed the application, you can check the status of your application, make corrections to a processed FAFSA and get other information.
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used by participating institutions of higher education in Texas to collect information to help determine a student’s eligibility for state financial aid.
These scholarships do not require a social security number, legal residency, or citizenship in order to apply. Contact each scholarship provider for details about updated requirements and deadlines.
Estas becas no requieren ni seguro social, ni la residencia legal, ni la ciudadanía para que los estudiantes apliquen. Ponte en contacto con el proveedor de cada beca para investigar los requisitos y plazos vigentes.
The “Paying for College” section of this website offers beneficial information on everything from the financial aid process to Federal Tax Credits and Other Programs available to students and parents.
This link provides information about The Hispanic Scholarship Fund. The HSF is a general college scholarship designed to assist students of Hispanic Heritage to obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
LULAC National Educational Service Centers
Since 1973, LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) has committed itself to providing high-quality educational opportunities to the Hispanic community. Here you will find information on our educational programming, leadership training, and scholarships. Please look around our PROGRAMS and EVENTS sections to find opportunities in your area. Find the office nearest you under our CENTERS.
This website contains several resources for Hispanic students looking for financial assistance for college.
Migrant Specific Scholarships
The following is a list of scholarships designed specifically to assist migrant/migratory students as they pursue their higher education goals and aspirations. Please read the descriptions carefully to see which applies to you.
