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Helping Texas students access and succeed in higher education
Every student deserves access to higher education, but navigating admissions and financial aid can be overwhelming. Trinity's College Advising Corps places trained advisers in underserved high schools to provide one-on-one guidance throughout the college planning process.
Our Mission
We aim to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students who enter and complete higher education.
Helping Students Reach College
Through College Advising Corps, recent college graduates serve as full-time advisers in partner high schools, helping students navigate college applications, financial aid, and enrollment.
Explore College Options
Discover colleges and universities that align with each student’s academic interests, career goals, and personal aspirations.
Complete College Applications
Receive step-by-step guidance through the application process, from building a college list to submitting strong applications.
Understand Admissions Requirements
Learn about application deadlines, required materials, standardized testing policies, and admissions expectations.
Transition Successfully to College
Prepare for life after high school with support through enrollment, orientation, and the steps needed to start college with confidence.
Partner Schools
As a partner of the College Advising Corps (CAC) which consists of institutions of higher education in 7 states, Trinity joins other Texas chapters. Each chapter recruits, hires, and trains its own graduates to serve as college access advisers at selected partner high schools.
- Texas Christian University (TCU)
- Texas A&M University
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Hybrid Program)
- University of North Texas at Dallas (Hybrid Program)
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio (Hybrid Program)
San Antonio Partner Schools
Trinity University has made a commitment to work in the highest need high schools to provide access to all colleges and universities. Advisers work with school counselors to help students and their families become excited and informed about college.
Harlandale Independent School District
Harlandale High School
McCollum High School
S.T.E.M. Early College High School
Southwest Independent School District
North East Independent School District
LEE High School
MacArthur High School
Madison High School
Roosevelt High School
Churchill High School
Johnson High School
Reagan High School
Become an Adviser
In order to comply with the College Advising Corps "near-peer" advising model, all adviser candidates must meet these requirements in order to be considered for employment.
Bachelor's Degree
Advisers must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited University at the time service begins in the high school, preference will be given to Trinity graduates.
Located Near High Schools
Advisers must be near-peers to the high school students they serve. Therefore, advisers should be traditional-aged college students and no more than six (6) years removed from their high school experiences.
Proven Success Record
Advisers must be near-peers to the high school students they serve. Therefore, advisers should be traditional-aged college students and no more than six (6) years removed from their high school experiences.
One-Year Commitment
Advisers are hired for a one year service commitment with an option to be re-hired for a second year. Advisers cannot serve with the Advising Corps for more than two years.
Committed to Public Service
Advisers must demonstrate a commitment to public service as evidenced by previous work in the community and/or among the targeted populations.
Onboarding Training
Advisers receive intensive training before serving in a high school, completing a four-week practical curriculum that focuses on college access, college admissions, financial aid, student services, diversity, community service, and professionalism.