How to Apply
How to Apply for Admission to SOTAT’s Certificate Program
SOTAT reviews program applications holistically. We consider all parts of the application and supporting documentation to determine admission. Contact your admin directly for specific requirements as admission decisions are made at the program level.
Keep in mind that program application deadlines vary. Check our Deadlines and Fees for more details.
Review Financial Aid Types
At School of Travel and Tourism, we’re committed to making your educational journey affordable. Our tailored financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and loans, are designed to suit individual needs, working toward a possibility where finances aren’t a barrier to your education.
With SOTAT, you’re not just spending; you’re investing in a future rich with skills and opportunities. Let’s make your dreams a reality together! School of Travel and Tourism is dedicated to offering financial solutions through our range of grants and scholarships for those who qualify. These grants and scholarships are designed to make education more affordable, allowing students to focus on academic excellence.
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
2026 - 2027
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
SOTAT may offer a High School Scholarship to first time students who enroll and attend School of Travel and Tourism campus within six (6) months of their high school graduation date. Students must have exhausted all federal and state funding and have an outstanding tuition balance.
Each year, students will be offered up to a $1,500 scholarship for their first academic year. Students will be considered for the High School Scholarship once they complete the admissions application process, have a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file, and submit the High School Scholarship application and provide a copy of their proof of graduation showing graduation date. Applications are due by each start date.
Scholarship applications will be evaluated as they are received. Once the maximum dollar amount of scholarship funds is awarded, no additional scholarships will be granted for the remainder of the year. For 2026, a maximum of $500,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded in High School Scholarships.
SOTAT MILITARY GRANT
To continue to serve our military members and their families, School of Travel and Tourism has established a Military Grant of up to $1,100. The Military Grant is for military members (Active, Veteran, and Retired), their spouses, and dependents and provides funding to attend a program of study of 6 months or longer at SOTAT.
The student is eligible to participate if enrolled at SOTAT using benefits from one of the following programs:
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MGIB Montgomery GI Bill®, 9/11 GI Bill®, Forever GI Bill®I
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Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service Program
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Tuition Assistance for Active Duty
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My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
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Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
Education benefits eligibility paperwork (Certificate of Eligibility-COE, eBenefits, VA.gov printout, or Chapter 31 PO)
If the total amount of aid (minus Pell Grant) received exceeds the cost of tuition and fees, the scholarship amount will be reduced by the excess amount.
Be actively attending at time of scholarship disbursement. Withdrawn students lose eligibility for future scholarship disbursements in the withdrawn enrollment.
Additionally, a paid scholarship disbursement will be proportionally adjusted for current term in which a student withdraws.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”).
More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available on the U.S. Government GI Bill® website (https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill).
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Vocational Rehabilitation (VocRehab) has several programs to assist individuals pursuing new career paths. The purpose of VocRehab is to align employment opportunities for persons who, because of accident, disease, or congenital deformity, have an impairment that constitutes a barrier to employment or preparation for it. For detailed information concerning these programs contact the local vocational office, which can be found via https://webp.twc.state.tx.us/services/VRLookup/.
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
Participants must be deemed eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) services prior to enrollment at SCI. The objective of WIOA is to provide training for individuals who wish to develop their occupational and job-seeking skills needed to obtain employment. For detailed information concerning these programs, contact the nearest local workforce center, which can be found via https://www.twc.texas.gov/directory-workforce-solutions-offices-services. Students participating in WIOA funding must have provided verifiable POG upon enrollment.