Information for Parents

Information for Parents

At San Jacinto College, you can trust you’re receiving a premier education that’s affordable. We’re an Aspen Institute top 10 school and our faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way. Check out these resources and never hesitate to ask for help!

5 Questions to Start the Conversation

Strike up a conversation about college with your middle schooler. We believe it’s never too soon to start talking about college and careers. Here are some questions we typically ask to help you get the ball rolling:
  1. What subjects do you like in school?

  2. What types of things do you like to do outside of school?

  3. Is there a career that interests you?

    Follow this up with questions about why it interests them and what they particularly like about the job.

  4. How long will you need to be in school to find a job in that career field?

  5. Are there additional requirements for this career?

    For example background checks or certifications.

Promise

Promising a Path to Success

The Promise Scholarship
The Promise @ San Jac Scholarship is our way to show you our commitment to your success. The scholarship covers 100% of the cost of your education after financial aid. Find out more and apply today.

Master Your App

The San Jacinto College Foundation manages the scholarships made possible by donors. 

Scholarships are available to all San Jac students and do not need to be repaid. Some scholarships have specific requirements. Get insider tips on applying for scholarships below. Then visit the San Jacinto Academic Works website to apply.

 

Apply Today

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Our Career Services department offers free career assessments to help with career exploration. You can also find more sources at the Federal Student Aid website.

 

The Early College High School program is an open-enrollment four-year program. It blends college and high school coursework. This lets your high schooler earn up to two years of college credit (60 credit hours) tuition free.

Dual Credit is a form of concurrent enrollment that allows students to take certain courses at San Jac while still in high school. Through this program, they can graduate high school with 24+ hours of college credit! This is also an affordable way to take classes. Students pay only 25 percent of tuition and fees for certain classes that count toward both high school and college.

You should first talk with your student’s high school. Most schools have their own application and process for these programs. You can also find more information on our Dual Credit and Early High School pages.

 

You can find all of our degrees and certificate programs in our Course Catalog. You can also check out our playlist of program videos on YouTube

If you can’t find a specific program, or you have any questions, please reach out to us at: 281-998-6350 Ext. 1076 or Student.Recruitment@sjcd.edu.  

No. We do not require a SAT or ACT score as part of our admissions process. However, certain scores on the SAT or ACT can exempt a student from needing to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). If a student does not have a test exemption, they can take the TSI at any one of our campuses. 

Yes! We have many articulation agreements with colleges and universities. These make transferring a smooth and easy process. Students should speak with their program advisor about their plans to transfer.

At San Jac, we take student privacy seriously. Our employees are bound by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law that helps protect the privacy of student records. It ensures that only authorized individuals have access to them. Maintaining this trust with our students is paramount to us. Additionally, failure to comply with FERPA can have serious consequences, like the withholding of funds.

Find out more about FERPA

Find Your Outreach Advisor

Find the right outreach advisor for your high school below. If you don’t see your school listed, contact us at 281-998-6350 Ext. 1076 or Student.Recruitment@sjcd.edu.  

You can also reach out to our Outreach Director or Tours and Events Coordinator.

Vershonda Williams, MBA - Director, Outreach and Recruitment
Vershonda.Williams@sjcd.edu 
281-998-6350 ext.1728

Stephanie Funderburg - Coordinator, Tours and Events
Stephanie.Funderburg@sjcd.edu 
281-998-6350 ext.1675

North Shore - Clear View

Graci Benitez
Grecia.Benitez@sjcd.edu 
281-998-6150 ext.1959

CE King - Yes Prep - Clear Falls

Antonio Cortez 
Antonio.Cortez@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.1727

La Porte - South Houston - DeWalt

Gabriel Gutierrez 
Gabriel.Gutierrez@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.1515

J. Frank Dobie - Community School

Blake Hewitt 
Blake.Hewitt@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.1562

Pasadena Memorial - Cesar Chavez

Cassandra Ibarra 
Cassandra.Ibarra@sjcd.edu   
281-998-6150 ext. 1566

Channelview - Galena Park - Endeavor

Reva Johnson 
Reva.Johnson@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.2320

Clear Brook - Clear Creek - Clear Lake - Clear Springs

 Yeniffer Rodriguez
 Yeniffer.Rodriguez@sjcd.edu
 281-998-6350 ext. 1966

Pasadena - Tegeler

Valerie Ramirez 
Valerie.Ramirez@sjcd.edu   
281-998-6150 ext.1782

Deer Park - Wolters

Briana Trahan
Briana.Trahan@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.1597

Sam Rayburn - CTHS -Friendswood

Stephanie Zarate 
Stephanie.Zarate@sjcd.edu  
281-998-6150 ext.1729

Contact Us

Contact the recruitment department at 281-998-6150 Ext. 1076 or Student.Recruitment@sjcd.edu. Or contact one of our campuses directly.
Central Campus

Central Campus

281-998-6350 ext. 1049
orientation@sjcd.edu  
North Campus

North Campus

281-998-6350 ext. 7175
orientation@sjcd.edu  
South Campus

South Campus

281-998-6350 ext. 3904
orientation@sjcd.edu