Unlike other foreign universities, South Texas College does not require English proficiency test scores like TOEFL or IELTS for admission. The college has an open admission policy where it mainly requires a high school certificate or a GED certificate to get into.

Part-time jobs while studying at South Texas College are accessible. The college allows students to work part-time for a maximum of 19 hours per week. However, students enrolled in work-study are not permitted to make more money than what their award letter states. The college itself has some part-time staff positions for which candidates need to submit a cover letter, resume, references, and transcripts to the Office of Human Resources. Apart from the on-campus jobs students can work off-campus at call centers, restaurants, car wash, and food delivery etc. where they can earn approximately $10 to $15 per hour.

 Yes, South Texas College is cheaper than Texas State University. They are both Public institutions and the cost breakdown of these colleges is as follows:

• Texas State University- Tuition cost (In State): $8,606

Tuition cost (out of state): $20,030

Room and board: $11,460

• South Texas College- Tuition cost (In State): $2,310

 Tuition cost (out of state): $7,500   

 Room and board: $6,745

The student reviews of South Texas College are mostly positive. 

Students appreciate the supportive professors, always eager to help students out. International students mention that the college environment is very welcoming. The positive attitude of students towards anything makes a person feel comfortable. Students like the small class size as they get to enjoy the close-knit environment. One common thing that students frequently mention is the affordable tuition cost. The class schedule is flexible and not overwhelming.

However, some students also have negative reviews about the placements. Reviewers mention that they don't get proper assistance for placements after earning a degree from the college. Students also don't prefer online courses because they do not seem to be equal to offline courses.

On-campus housing is not available at South Texas College, so students have to make arrangements for their accommodation. The estimated off-campus living cost is as follows:

Room and board: $6,745 per academic year

Other expenses budget: $1400 

The exact cost of meals and utilities at South Texas College is not available, but the students living in South Texas pay an average of $190 per month for meals and groceries and $150 to $180 for utilities.