International Student Services Office

Welcome to San Antonio College!

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

International students from around the world find a home at San Antonio College. With a reputation for academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, SAC offers several benefits for those who come here to continue their education, including:

  • Small class sizes.
  • A rigorous English as a Second Language program to prepare students for academic courses.
  • Transfer pathways to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • The opportunity to get one year of work experience through Optional Practical Training when completing an associate degree.

The International Student Services Office (ISS) is dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals,  providing a variety of resources to meet the unique needs of international students and helping them discover all that our campus has to offer. We’re here to help you with visa and admission requirements as well as adjusting to student life and life in San Antonio and the United States.

SAC serves more than 18,000 students from its campus in the heart of San Antonio. As the seventh largest city in the United States, San Antonio offers a rich history, a culture of diversity and plenty to see and do.

Services

ISS provides many resources for student visa holders. We offer individual advising and services in the following areas:

  • Immigration matters, such as obtaining F-1 student visas, maintaining full-time enrollment, transferring administration of your SEVIS I-20 record between schools, and traveling outside of the United States.
  • Employment restrictions and options and obtaining work authorization.
  • Information on medical insurance coverage.
  • Providing letters for verification of your F-1 status for various purposes, such as obtaining a Texas driver's license or identification card.
  • Adjustment to San Antonio College and to life in San Antonio and the United States.

FAQs

Contact Us

International Student Services Office
Oppenheimer Academic Center (OC) 220
(210) 486-0116 or (210) 486-1720
sac-iso@ndkllx.com

Patrice Ballard
International Student Services Office
Senior Coordinator & Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
(210) 486-1720

Nastaran Taabodi
Senior Specialist

Fall and Spring Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday (remote services) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summer Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday (remote services) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.