ACCESS Center
A resource of CAPRI

ACCESS Your Future

The ACCESS Center Lab is focused on providing resources for foster youth considering college or job training.

In partnership with BCFS, Project Quest, Angels’ Crossing, Casey Family Services and CASA

5 ways ACCESS can help

Discuss your goals and interests, and schools or job training programs.

Get the information you need about the schools you are interested in attending, including information on financial aid.

Get resources to assist you in your transition.

Gain access to our housing database that will provide you with housing options if you decide to attend UTSA or any of the six San Antonio Alamo Colleges.

Talk about your tuition waiver and the other benefits you qualify for.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!

Live the life you've imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

Get Started Early!

1 Develop a plan for the future

2 Set long-term and short-term goals

3 Learn about volunteer opportunities

1 Manage your plan

2 Discuss college vs. job training

3 Discover money management options

4 Find internships and volunteer opportunities

5 Get help with future housing needs

1 Developing a plan

2 Deciding between college and career training

3 Scholarship and financial assistance

4 Résumé building (transferable skills)

5 Money management

6 Business development

7 Housing needs

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UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development–for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.