Summer Financial Aid Deadline: June 22nd

June 19, 2013 No Comments
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Do you want to beat the heat by continuing your college studies this summer? Don’t sweat it! There is still time to take advantage of Federal Pell Grant monies and other financial aid funds this summer. The deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Saturday, June 22nd. To assist students with this and other registration processes, Advising, Admission and Financial Aid Centers will be open this Saturday, June 22nd from 9 am to noon at our Pecan, Starr County and Mid-Valley campuses.   Registration for the upcoming Summer II semester is underway.  … Read More …

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STC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Surpasses Standards

June 17, 2013 No Comments
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STC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Surpasses Standards South Texas College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program continues to exceed national standards for the 15th year in a row. From 2010 to 2013, the overall passing rate of OTA graduates who have taken the national certification exam and have passed it on the first try is 100%. The national passing rate standard is 80%. “We have high expectations for all our students,” said Espy Brattin, Occupational Therapy Program Chair and Instructor. “We continuously work to guide and train them to meet and surpass … Read More …

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STC’s Precision Manufacturing Technology Program Renews NIMS Accreditation

June 5, 2013 No Comments
STC Dean for Business & Technology Mario Reyna, STC PMT Instructor Esmeralda Adame and STC PMT Program Chair Daniel Morales display the NIMS accreditation plaque.

Keeping up with today’s standards, South Texas College (STC) has renewed the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Accreditation of their Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT) Program as of Thursday, May 9, 2013. This is the school’s second time establishing itself as a NIMS-Accredited institution, as it first set this benchmark in 2007. NIMS applauds South Texas College for its continued commitment to meeting National Industry Standards for metalworking skills training. "NIMS Credentialed Manufacturing Programs are held to high standards for quality and safety inside and … Read More …

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STC Graduates Approximately 4,400 Students

May 24, 2013 No Comments
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Roaring applause filled the State Farm Arena as South Texas College (STC) students were showered in a festive display of green and purple confetti while being announced as graduated by STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed.  Approximately 4,400 students earned their certificate, associate or baccalaureate degrees this Spring 2013.  STC’s 2013 Commencement Ceremonies were the ultimate symbol of accomplishment as approximately 2,500 of these graduates donned caps and gowns during five ceremonies from May 17 through May 18. Each ceremony held a full house of cheering supporters including proud … Read More …

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MEDA & STC Offer Scholarship to Permanent Residents of the City of Mission: Application Deadline is June 28

May 22, 2013 No Comments

The Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) in partnership with South Texas College (STC) invites permanent residents of the City of Mission who are interested in furthering their education to apply for the MEDA scholarship by June 28, 2013.  The MEDA scholarship is specific to residents who have lived in Mission for two or more consecutive years, have earned a high school diploma or GED and would like to obtain a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree from STC.   In order to qualify for this opportunity, permanent residents of the City of Mission must also meet certain … Read More …

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South Texas College Summer Hours

May 20, 2013 No Comments
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The Student Affairs and Enrollment Management division at South Texas College is now operating under its summer operating schedule. New this year are the Advising, Admissions & Financial Aid Centers open every Saturday starting May 25 at the Pecan, Mid-Valley and Starr County campuses from 9 am to 12 pm. These centers allow students and their parents to stop by and meet with an advisor and get registered for Summer and Fall classes. Hours for each campus are as follows: Pecan Campus Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 7 pm Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday (Advising, Admissions & … Read More …

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Spring 2013 Commencement Excercises at State Farm Arena May 17-18

May 15, 2013 1 Comment
STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed congratulates a STC graduate at a past ceremony.

Congratulations are in order for approximately 4431 South Texas College students who have earned their certificate, associate or baccalaureate degrees at STC this Spring 2013. Approximately 2500 of these graduates will take part in five graduation ceremonies starting Friday, May 17, through Saturday, May 18, at the State Farm Arena. In addition, STC is proud to graduate 961 dual enrollment high school students with certificate and associate degrees, creating a pathway to employment and higher education. STC’s graduation ceremonies bring students from its five campuses located throughout … Read More …

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Occupational therapy, nursing students awarded South Texas Health System scholarship

May 14, 2013 1 Comment
South Texas College Occupational Therapy Assistant student Jessica Medina and Vocational Nursing student Venise West each received a $2,000 STC Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship that was established by the South Texas Health System. From left, South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Student Success Specialist Claudia Camacho, STC Associate Degree Nursing Program Chair Jayson Valerio, LVN student Venise West, STC NAH Dean Melba Treviño, and STC Vocational Nursing Program Chair Daphine Mora.

When a student decides to pursue a career in the healthcare field, they not only commit to a rigorous program but also to make a lot of sacrifices, especially when it comes to working, family and making ends meet, all to achieve the ultimate goal of completing their selected program and earning a degree that will improve their quality of life. Two South Texas College students who are in the middle of that process, Occupational Therapy Assistant student Jessica Medina and Vocational Nursing student Venise West, were recently rewarded for their hard work and sacrifice with scholarships from the … Read More …

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