The Texas A&M University System

Overview

Veterans Benefits in the Texas A&M System

There has never been a better time for military veterans to further their education and training in Texas. The nine universities within The Texas A&M University System are committed to helping veterans make the best choices possible while attaining the maximum assistance, guidance and support utilizing the new GI Bill and other programs.

Each A&M System member university offers veteran-friendly services through its admissions or financial aid offices, or in specially designated veterans affairs offices.

You will also find helpful information, especially concerning the new GI Bill, on these websites, which will be periodically updated on this page:

Veterans benefits-oriented websites

A comprehensive overview of the new GI Bill from military.com

Downloadable PDF about the benefits under the new GI Bill from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans benefits contacts at Texas A&M System universities:

Texas A&M University
Veterans Services Office
Room 224, The Pavilion
(979) 845-8075

Prairie View A&M University
Nicole Woods
Veterans Affairs Office
(936) 261-1000

Tarleton State University
Ms. Elizabeth Johnson
(254) 968-1830
(254) 968-9389 (fax)

Tarleton State University-Central Texas
VA Office
(254) 519-5423
(254) 519-5486 (fax)

Texas A&M International University
Office of the Registrar
VA Assistant
(936) 326-2254

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Lynn R. Perry
Veterans Affairs Office
(361) 825-2331

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
M. Ester Salazar
Veterans Affairs Representative
(361) 593-2811

West Texas A&M University
Financial Aid Office
1-800-99-WTAMU

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Debra Holmes
Veterans Affairs and Hazelwood
(903) 468-3223

Louella Hanners
DOD Tuition Assistant
(903) 468-3089

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Financial Aid Office
TAMU-T Veteran Services
(903) 223-3066

Texas A&M Health Science Center
Veterans Affairs and Military Installations
(979) 845-2790

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Effective Date & Retroactive Payments [Click to List]

• Effective date
• Will I receive a retroactive payment or increased payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for classes I am taking before Aug. 1, 2009?

How can I apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

Eligibility information

Payment amounts

What programs does the Post-9/11 GI Bill cover?

Can I use the Post-9/11 GI Bill while on active duty?

The Post-9/11 GI Bill and your monetary contributions to the Montgomery GI Bill

Transferring between the Montgomery GI Bill and the post-9/11 GI Bill

Transferring between VEAP and the Post-9/11 GI Bill

Questions regarding tuition reimbursement [Click to List]

• I'm going to an expensive school, how does that work?
• Do I get the full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit I am eligible for if my state already has a free tuition and fees/books program?
• I am a school official, how do I find out more information about the payments that will come to the school?

Can I transfer benefits to my dependents?

I have a service-connected disability. Should I use the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Vocational Rehabilitation?

Are there any enrollment fees?

More Info

External Resources:

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• The official GI Bill website
• Learn to use your GI Bill
• New Post-9/11 GI Bill Overview
• New Post-9/11 GI Bill factsheet
• A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill
• San Antonio Express-News story about the new bill
• NYT story about "Combat to College"