Veterans Benefits

Veterans may be eligible for benefits under multiple programs to use towards advancing their education and skills. When deciding which benefit to use, veterans should consider their educational goals and which benefit is best suited for their needs.

Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill ^®

If you have at least 90 days of aggregate, active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program.
Check Eligibility and Benefits | Checklist for new/returning students  |  STC VA Educational Benefits and Responsibilities Info Packet  | STC VA Educational Benefits Agreement Form

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

The MGIB-AD program provides education benefits to Veterans and Service members who have at least two years of active duty.
Check Eligibility and Benefits  |  Checklist for new/returning students |   STC VA Educational Benefits and Responsibilities Info Packet  | STC VA Educational Benefits Agreement Form

Veteran Readiness and Employment (CH 31)

The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program helps Service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable careers. Veterans who have at least 10% disability rating are eligible to apply with the Department of Veterans Affairs; however, approval is not guaranteed.
Check Eligibility and Benefits   |  Checklist for new students  |   STC VA Educational Benefits and Responsibilities Info Packet  | STC VA Educational Benefits Agreement Form

Hazlewood Act

The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas.  This does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees. 
Check Eligibility and Benefits   |  Checklist for New Hazlewood Applicants   | Checklist for Returning Hazlewood Applicants |  Selective Service System  |  New Student Application  |  Returning Student Application  |   STC VA Educational Benefits and Responsibilities Info Packet  | STC VA Educational Benefits Agreement Form