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Summer School 2025
Summer school will be at Churchill High School
Dates and Times:
First semester- June 2-June 19, 2025 Monday-Thursday
Second Semester- June 23-July 10, 2025 Monday-Thursday
Times
Morning classes 8am-12pm
Afternoon classes 1pm-5pm
For more information www.neisd.net/lss
LEE School Profile
LEE Counseling Dates and Events Newsletter (SMORE)
Course Selection & Endorsements
LEE Course Selections
Course Cards
NEISD Graduation Requirements
Types of Financial Aid—Exemptions
Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees.
Listed below are the exemption programs available to Texas residents.
- Children of Disabled or Deceased Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers
- Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
- Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
- Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service Members
- Concurrent Enrollment Waiver
- Education Benefits for Certain Survivors of Individuals in Specific Public Servant Positions
- Educational Aide Exemption
- Fee Proration for Students Enrolled in Shorter than Average Terms
- Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
- Good Neighbor Program (Students from Other Nations of the American/Western Hemisphere)
- Hazlewood Exemption (for Texas Veterans)
- Highest Ranking High School Graduate
- Irrelevant Fees
- Military: Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs)
- Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard
- Military: Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
- Out-of-District Fees for Certain Students Living Outside a Public Community/Junior College's Taxing District
- Peace Officers and Firefighters Disabled in the Line of Duty
- Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
- Senior Citizen, 55 or Older, Tuition Reduction Program
- Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for 6 Credit Hours
- Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for Auditing Classes
- Students Enrolled in Courses for Dual High School and College-Level Credit
- TAPS for Tuition Program
- Tuition Exemption for Blind or Deaf Students
- Tuition Exemptions Related to Individuals Currently or Formerly in Foster Care in Texas
- Tuition Reduction for Students Taking More than 15 Hours
TAFSA Application and Instructions
If you are a foreign student or non-citizen, you may be eligible to be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes. If so, you may also be eligible to receive state financial aid. Please complete the following forms for the appropriate academic yea
Scholarships
$2,500 "No Sweat" Scholarship
Mexican American Bar Association Scholarship
Texas Women in Public Finance
The Sallie Mae Fund
National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) Scholarship Program
SA Cactus & Xerophyte Society Paul Kibler Memorial Scholarship Program
SA Cactus & Xerophyte Society Larry Murphy Memorial Scholarship Program
Grande Employee Memorial Scholarship (GEMS) Application
Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarship
Alamo Promise - Save Your Seat! - Alamo Community Colleges
ALIR Scholarship - ALL NEISD Seniors
Cafe College Scholarships
Catholic Life Insurance Scholarship
David Molak Kindness Scholarship
Distinguished Young Women Scholarships
Easy Scholarship - Niche.com
Exemptions - Financial Aid
FAFSA Instructions
GARY DELAUNE NEISD MEMORIAL CTE - JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
Guide to Texas Student Loans, Scholarships, and Grants
Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Norman Vestal Memorial Rotary Scholarship
San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship Application
StudentScholarships.org
TAFSA - Financial Aid For non-citizens classified as Texas residents
Texas Colleges - Free Tuition
Texas Telephone Association Foundation Scholarship
The Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship
The “Fuller-Selby” Student Scholarship
TheDream.US National Scholarship Q&A
UTSA Alumni Association Scholarships
OnRamps
LEE High School 2022-2023 On Ramps Course Info
Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar
FAFSA
Opens December 1st
Students classified as Texas residents who are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA
Check out our Career Center located in between the counseling office and the nurse's office! Come by and meet your very own college adviser Ms. Elizabeth Bustamante or with our CCMR Specialist, Mr. Paul Goodwin!
Visit the career center regularly during office hours for scholarship updates, college visit dates/times/locations, and SAT/ACT information!
College, Career, and Military Readiness Specialist - Paul Goodwin pgoodw@neisd.net, 210-356-0939
Trinity Advisor- Elizabeth Bustamante- 210-356-0857 or ebustama@trinity.edu
Opportunities for High School Students to Earn Credit Outside the Regular School Day
Earning credits outside of the regular school day?
Useful Websites for College Planning and Information
Dual Credit Information Flyer
Dual Credit Sophomore/Junior Parent Info Session
Transcript Request Information
Are you under the age of 18? You will be required to attach a completed”Parent Authorization Form” and copy of parent ID to the order.
Per District policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) student records are only available to those who have authorization from the student or parent, guardian or responsible person if the student is less than 18 years of age. If the student is 18 years of age or older, school records will not be released to a parent, guardian, or responsible person without the student’s written consent.
How do you request your transcript? Click here and follow the instructions
Useful Links
Helping You Create the Future You Deserve
It’s never too early to explore your options for college or career opportunities. This section provides resources to start planning your future.
Legacy of Educational Excellence High School is committed to helping all students prepare for college. Our department works with campuses and other college-related departments to create and support a college and career-ready environment. We encourage all students and parents to start planning early.
Plan for Graduation
Students can choose from flexible graduation plans to pursue their interests. Learn about the foundation program and endorsement options available to all NEISD students.
Graduation PlanFoundation High School Program
Graduation Toolkit
Kit de herramientas de graduación
Student Transcripts
My Texas Future
Scholarships
Get a Head Start
College & Career Readiness involves core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to concrete situations in order to succeed in college and in the workplace, as well as in daily activities. Find out how we can help you start planning your future pathway.
Advanced PlacementDual Credit
Dual Enrollment
Career Planning and Exploration
AVID Program
Life Beyond High School
College & Career Readiness can be defined as the level of preparation a student must attain in order to demonstrate core competencies to succeed in post-secondary education, workforce and/or training. Discover how we can help you prepare for college.
College PlanningCollege Entrance Exams
Magnet School Programs
Career Planning and Exploration
Military Service
Find My Counselor
Students are welcome to come in before school, after school or during their lunch period. Counselors are also available for students and parents through phone, email and zoom Monday-Friday 8:00-4:45 pm. To find your counselor, click on "Find My Counselor" for their name and contact information.
College, Career, & Military Readiness
College & Career Readiness is committed to helping all students prepare for college. Our department works with campuses and other college-related departments to create and support a college and career ready environment. We encourage all students and parents to start planning early.
Magnet Programs
Explore paths beyond core classes. Magnet programs offers students opportunities to approach academics from hands on experience