The Access College and Excel(ACE) Scholar Program is a collaborative effort between USAA and the University of Texas at San Antonio designed to provide access to higher education for seniors from Brackenridge, Fox Tech, Jefferson, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston, Edison, and McCollum. The program promotes academic success for ACE Scholars through a variety of programs including learning communities, tutoring, and individual advising.
Students are given individualized advising, tutoring and supplemental instruction to help sharpen the academic skills necessary to succeed in college.
Yes, all students who have been accepted into the program receive a $2000.00 scholarship for the 2 academic years disbursed over four semesters.
Yes, all students wishing to be considered for the program need to have at least a 2.5 high school GPA {on a 4.0 point scale}.
No, the ACE program is designed for all students who are currently a high school senior and who are enrolling into UTSA for the first time.
All ACE students are required to attend the Downtown Campus.
All students in the ACE program will be required to take 12 college level hours.
All ACE students will be enrolled in the College Success Seminar, which is designed to help students enhance their study skills and promote their success at UTSA.
Download the application: 2012 ACE Application
Olga Paolucci
ACE/SSP Program Coordinator
210-458-2838
Olga.Paolucci@utsa.edu
