How to Apply for Veterans Benefits

Step 1: Apply to TJC

Submit application and complete all admissions requirements.

Step 2: Apply for VA Education Benefits

Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606: Apply online at www.va.gov.

Not sure which Chapter applies to you? Use the GI Bill comparison tool! https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool

Texas Hazlewood Act:

• Submit your completed Hazlewood Application and either send it to Veterans@tjc.edu or submit in-person in the Rogers Student Center.
• Register with the
  Hazlewood Student Hours Online Database

Please allow up to 5 weeks to receive your VA Benefits Summary/Award letter back from the federal or state government. Once received, please immediately email the information to Veterans@tjc.edu or bring a copy to the second floor of the Rogers Student Center so we can identify your approved benefits and begin your certification process. 

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

All students applying to a regular degree program are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine financial aid eligibility. Learn more at tjc.edu/finaid

Step 4: Get Advised and Register for Classes

Once you’ve applied and been accepted to TJC, you will have the option to speak with an advisor to figure out which courses to take. To register for your classes, first, choose your courses and log into Apache Access to enroll for the semester. 

Unsure about your career direction? Utilize our career planning assessment and employment information at tjc.edu/careerplanning.

It is the student’s responsibility to notify TJC’s Veterans Affairs Department of any changes in enrollment status. Failing to do so can delay certification, delay payments, or create an unintended student balance. Students can notify of changes by email to Veterans@tjc.edu or via text at 903-300-5644.

Step 5: Submit Supporting Documents

Once you have registered for classes, submit supporting documents by visiting the Veterans Affairs Office on the second floor of the Rogers Student Center or emailing veterans@tjc.edu. TJC cannot certify enrollment until all required documents have been received.

Step 6: Request Your Official Military Transcripts

Veterans can request your official military transcripts at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Step 7: Complete an Enrollment Certification Request Form

In order to be certified for your classes each semester, you must complete an Enrollment Certification Request Form. Only classes on your degree plan will be certified. This form must be submitted each term to ensure the intention to continue to use VA benefits.

Please note that the official certification process performed by TJC will occur after the Official Reporting Date (typically, the 12th class day of each new term). Student payments are typically sent by the VA within 30 days after final certification.

Step 8: Verify Your Attendance (Chapters 30 and 1606 Only)

The VA requires for Chapter 30 and 1606 to verify your attendance every month in order to ensure payment. You can verify your attendance by calling 1-877-823-2378 or online at gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do 

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