Veterans Affairs Office

Applying for financial aid
Veteran students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information regarding financial assistance available for students can be accessed via the Office of Student Financial Assistance web site.

In addition, veterans returning from a period of active duty service should submit the Special Circumstances Application and a copy of their discharge papers (DD-214, member 4 copy).

Applying for University scholarships
A&M-Corpus Christi offers a variety of academically competitive scholarships for incoming freshmen, current undergraduate, and transfer students. As an incoming freshman, you may apply for 2009-2010 University scholarships via the online application on the University Scholarships web site. Please note that the scholarship application process is separate from the online admission application process.

USO South Texas Scholarships for military family members and veterans www.usosouthtexas.org

Scholarships for military members

Aid Societies Air Force Aid Society Army Emergency Relief Coast Guard Mutual Aid Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

ROTC Information Islander ROTC Battalion Air Force Army Navy/Marine Corps

Service Academies Air Force Army Coast Guard Navy/Marine Corps

Scholarship and Financial Aid search sites

http://www.mobc-online.org (for high school seniors only) http://www.finaid.com http://www.studentjobs.gov http://www.fisherhouse.org http://www.afcea.org http://www.gocollege.com http://www.aasa.org/discover.htm http://www.grantham.edu/militaryschool.htm http://www.campustours.com http://www.mapping-your-future.org http://www.collegeboard.org http://www.military.com http://www.collegeboard.org/clep http://www.review.com

http://www.collegeispossible.org http://www.srnexpress.com http://www.collegenet.com http://www.moaa.org http://www.collegeview.com http://www.wiredscholar.com http://www.ed.gov/DirectLoan http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org http://U101.com http://www.fastweb.com http://www.dantes.doded.mil http://www.feea.org http://www.presidentialclassroom.org

Texas Educational Benefits for Military Members and Dependents

Tuition Assistance (TA) Program Overview - More info...
The Armed Forces offers soldiers, sailors, marines, guardsman, and airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours. Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services. Additionally active duty members may elect to use the MGIB "top-up" in addition to their service provided TA to cover high cost courses. TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay.

• Air Force Tuition Assistance
• Army Tuition Assistance
• Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
• Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
• National Guard Tuition Assistance
• Navy Tuition Assistance
• Selected Reserve Tuition Assistance