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Our goal is to remove barriers student veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian-college life. We also strive to provide student veterans and their families with the resources and services they need to be successful in college during this transition period.
Education Benefit Programs
The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of education benefit programs. Many Veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one of these education benefits programs.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® - Chapter 33
Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) - Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - Chapter 1606
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) - Chapter 32
Veteran Readiness and Employment - Chapter 31
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) - Chapter 35
National Call to Service Program
Tuition Assistance Program (TA)
Use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to assist you with determining which program best fits your particular needs and view current rates for all Education benefit programs at the GIBill® website.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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In order to receive educational benefits, veterans or dependents of veterans must complete a VA Benefits application.
Texas Hazelwood Tuition Exemption (Act)
The purpose of the Texas Hazlewood Tuition Exemption (Hazlewood Act) is to provide an education benefit to honorably discharged or separated Texas veterans and eligible dependent children and spouses of Texas veterans.
Veteran Assistance Programs
VET Centers
Vet Center provide quality readjustment counseling to veterans and family members of all veterans. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. The goal of the Vet Center program is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.
Denton County Veteran Service Offices (VSO’s)
Denton VSO (main)
Mary & Jim Horn Government Center
1505 E McKinney Street Denton, TX 76209-4525
(940) 349-2950
Open Monday-Friday. Scheduled appointments only. No exceptions. Call the main office, (940) 349-2950, to schedule an appointment.
Flower Mound VSO
Southwest Courthouse
6200 Canyon Falls Drive
Flower Mound, TX 76226
Open Friday. Scheduled Appointments only. No exceptions. Please call our main office at (940) 349-2950 to schedule an appointment.
Young County VSO
516 Fourth Street, Room B3
Graham, Texas 76450
Office Phone: (940) 521-1849
Lewisville VSO
Precinct 3 Government Center
Bldg 2 190 N Valley Pkwy Lewisville, TX 75067-3477
(972) 434-8813
Open Monday-Friday. Scheduled appointments only. No exceptions. Call the main office, (972) 434-8813, to schedule an appointment.
Cooke County VSO
301 South Chestnut Street
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Office Phone: (940) 668-5436
Open Monday - Friday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Montague County VSO
P.O. Box 103 Montague, Texas 76251
Office Phone: (940) 894-6171
Veterans Services staff can assist veterans with questions regarding
Compensation or Pension
Disability Retirement Death
Indemnity Compensation
Appeal to Board of Veterans
Appeal Hospital and Outpatient Benefits
Texas Veterans Land Board Programs
Educational Benefits
Vocational Benefits
Debt Waivers
Obtaining Lost Military Records
SPAN Transportation to DVA Medical Facilities
Review of Military Discharge Claims for Insurance Payments
Burial Allowance
Veteran Scholarships
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program aims to encourage students to participate in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs at Texas higher education institutions and to become members of the Texas Army National Guard or the Texas Air Force National Guard, or commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has begun to receive student nominations from legislators.
As a reminder, students must meet specific requirements in order to be eligible for nomination and receipt of the scholarship. A student may receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship award not to exceed $10,000 beginning fiscal year 2011. A student is required to enter into an agreement with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to receive the scholarship. If the student does not meet the conditions outlined in the agreement, the award will become a loan and the student will be required to repay the conditional scholarship.
Pat Tillman Military Scholar Scholarships
The Tillman Military Scholars program supports our nation's active and veteran service members and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree or certification program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care.
A limited number of applications will be accepted. Submit your application as soon as possible.
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Veterans & Active Military Affinity Group
To serve one’s country in the Armed Forces is truly one of the most noble acts a person can do. To show the nation’s appreciation, the federal government offers special benefits to current and former soldiers to say: “You’ve served your country well. Now enjoy the smooth path towards your life goals, beginning with your education”. But it doesn’t always play out that easily.
At NCTC we understand this and want to show our special appreciation for your service, which is why we formed the Military and Veteran Affinity Group.
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 Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.