For Laura Ann Castillo, juggling college with caring for her 11-year-old son, Mason, means carefully planning her class schedule around his school day.
The 39-year-old student at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio attends classes Mondays and Wednesdays before taking the bus to pick up her son after school. The trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, leaving Castillo with limited options for when she can take classes.
Priority registration has helped Castillo gain more control over that balancing act.
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