Texas State Technical College (TSTC) proudly continues to serve the men and women who have served in the armed forces and their dependents by helping facilitate a transition into civilian life as a student.

TSTC works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Texas Veterans Commission to provide approved training to eligible veterans and their dependents. Veterans and active service members can qualify for more than one benefit program and all veterans and active service members are encouraged to apply for these educational benefits.

The following are a list of federal benefits available to qualified veterans and service members:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
• Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD, Chapter 30)
• Montgomery GI Bill - Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606)
• Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, Chapter 1607)
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31)
• Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA, Chapter 35)
• National Call to Service Program

The following are a list of state benefits available to qualified veterans and service members:

• Hazlewood Exemption
• Tuition for Texans with Military Service
• Tuition for Non-Texans in the Military
• Refunds for Students Called into Active Duty
• Waivers for Military
• Exemptions for Military
• Changing Permanent Residence to Texas

For more information on benefits, go to www.va.gov or contact Steve Guevara at 956-364-4387. 

For Veteran Services on your campus, contact:

TSTC in Harlingen & Fort Bend County
Steve Guevara
956-364-4387

TSTC in Waco & Williamson County
Timothy Branch
254-867-3628

TSTC in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood & Sweetwater
Pam Marler
325-738-3347

Lorie Dixon
325-641-3922

TSTC in Marshall & North Texas
903-923-3228