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Veterans

Huston-Tillotson University is dedicated to supporting the men and women who have served in the military and deeply values the commitment and sacrifice of our veterans. We want to affirm that being affiliated with the United States military is just one of the many facets of identity that our students embrace.

We trust that this webpage will be a valuable resource as you embark on your educational journey at Huston-Tillotson University. We aim to provide you with tailored information, programs, and opportunities that recognize and celebrate your unique position and experiences.

The Program

The university’s curriculum is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission for the education of eligible veterans, active-duty personnel, and eligible dependents of veterans.  The Veterans Administration (VA) requires that each veteran receiving educational benefits be enrolled in courses that lead to a degree.  A veteran may not receive benefits for courses for which he/she has already received, credit for courses that are in excess of degree requirements, or for courses that do apply toward a planned degree.

The Office of Records and Registration of the University, who is the certifying official, should be advised when VA certification for enrollment is needed.  The student must report to the certifying official each semester for certification or when initiating any change in enrollment status.

What is Needed

Veterans who have not received benefits before should complete VA Form 22-1990—Application for VA Benefits, provide a copy of their DD214, and provide supporting documents for any dependents they wish to claim.

  • Those dependents who are applying for benefits for the first time must complete a VA Form22-5490 – Application for VA benefits – Son or Daughter.
  • Any veteran or dependent who has received benefits at another institution must complete VA Form 22-1995 –  Request to Change Program or Place of Training and provide official copies of your transcript.
  • Each semester, a VA Form 22-1999—Enrollment Certification will be sent to the VA, indicating the training time for each veteran or dependent.
  • Any reduction in training time (full-time to three-fourths, full-time to half-time) will result in a VA Form 22-1990b being sent to the VA so that benefits can be adjusted accordingly.

Veteran’s Assistance (Post 9/11 And Other VA Benefits)

New GI Bill® Benefits

If you were on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, you now have a new option to help pay for your education.

As of August 1, 2009, the new ***GI Bill® benefits were made available to eligible military service members: (The benefits may be transferred to your dependent children).

1. Tuition and fees are covered up to the most expensive public school tuition and fees

2. A monthly housing allowance of $1,240.00

3. A stipend for books and supplies up to $1,000.00 per year.

Traditional VA Benefits

If you are not approved to receive VA benefits from the new Post 9/11 program, you may still be eligible to receive benefits from the traditional VA programs. The most common are Chapter 30, Chapter 31 and Chapter 34/30.

Monthly VA Payment Amounts

Click here to view monthly VA payment amounts. (See Attached PDF)

VA Online Application

Click here to complete the online VA application.

Please do not forget to give a copy of your DD214 to the Office of Records and Registration. The Office of Records and Registration is located in Agard-Lovinggood, 2nd floor.

For more information or assistance, contact:

Mrs. Earnestine Strickland, 512.505.3152
eestrickland@htu.edu

 

 ***”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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.”