About us

San Antonio Education Partnership

Offering Free College Advising

Creating College Opportunities, Access, and Success

San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) is committed to increasing educational attainment by providing college advising to youth and adults in their pursuit of higher education.

Our services are aimed at helping students access and attend college, and successfully attain a degree or credential. These free services are available at local partner high schools and through cafécollege, a one-stop shop for all things college, centrally located in downtown San Antonio and supported by the City of San Antonio.

Each year, SAEP awards $2.1 million in scholarships to about 3,000 local college students. Beyond financial assistance, scholarship recipients receive ongoing support toward college persistence and degree completion.

We firmly believe that education serves as more than just a pathway to personal success—it acts as a catalyst for a brighter future for San Antonio.

Who we serve

63% Low to Moderate Household Income
73% First-generation College Goer
93% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)

SINCE 1989

Over 17,750 Degrees and Credentials Earned by SAEP Scholars

Support

College Opportunities

Ensuring every San Antonio community member has the opportunity to explore career interests and college paths, and receive the necessary support to achieve their goals.

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College Access

Making college accessible by offering support and scholarship awards to successfully enroll and attend college.

scholarship advising

College Success

Equipping college students with essential tools and support to persist and successfully graduate from college.

How we operate

Values

Communication

Integrity

Excellence

Respect

Innovation

Teamwork

(2025 – 2027)

3-Year Strategic Plan

Strategic Goal #1

SAEP adapts and enhances its services to meet the changing needs of the community.

Strategic Goal #2

SAEP’s clear + simple brand defines who we are, what we do and communicates our impact.

Strategic Goal #3

SAEP’s people, processes, technology and data support successful service delivery.

Transparency & Accountability 

Financial Statements

At San Antonio Education Partnership, we are committed to transparency and accountability in all our financial practices. Our financial statements provide detailed information on our revenue sources, expenditures, and financial health. Every dollar is used effectively to support our mission of increasing educational attainment in San Antonio. We invite you to review our IRS Form 990 filings and audited financial statements to see how your support makes a difference.
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