- Veterans Education Department
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
Connecting Texas Veterans to Higher Education and Technical Training Opportunities
The Texas Veterans Commission serves as the State Approving Authority (SAA) under the authority of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Education Department approves all programs for Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607 federal educational benefits. Through an approval process, the SAA ensures that institutions and employers are in compliance with federal guidelines and are qualified to provide training.
In addition to the SAA, the Veterans Education Department also houses the state authority on the Texas Hazlewood Act.
External Veteran Education Resources:
Education Leadership
David Salgado
Director, Veterans Education Department
education@tvc.texas.gov
512-463-3168
Charles Bryant
Operations Manager, Veterans Education Department
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Upcoming Education Events
Frequently Asked Education Questions
A Veteran must:
- At the time of entry into active duty of the U.S. Armed Forces, (DD Form 214 required) & (40 TAC §461.40)
- designated Texas as Home of Record;
- or entered the service in Texas;
- or was a Texas resident;
- Have received an honorable discharge or separation or a general discharge under honorable conditions as indicated on the Veteran’s Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
- Served at least 181 days of active duty service (excluding training);
- Currently reside in Texas; (40 TAC §461.40) & (40 TAC §461.70)
- Have no federal Veteran’s education benefits, or have no federal Veterans education benefits dedicated to the payment of tuition and fees only (such as Chapter 33 or 31; for term or semester enrolled that do not exceed the value of Hazlewood benefits;
- Not be in default on a student loan made or guaranteed by the State of Texas;
- Enroll in classes for which the college receives tax support (i.e., a course that does not depend solely on student tuition and fees to cover its cost), unless the college’s governing board has ruled to let Veterans receive the benefit while taking non-funded courses; and
- Meet the GPA requirement of the institution’s satisfactory academic progress policy in a degree or certificate program as determined by the institution’s financial aid policy and, as an undergraduate student, not be considered to have attempted an excessive amount of credit hours.
For more information, contact educationservices@tvc.texas.gov
The institution of higher education (IHE) is the final decision making authority on student eligibility.