Click here to learn how to apply to use your Veteran Educational Benefits at NCTC:

Application Process

Heros to Hometowns Assistance Program:

website: http://www.legion.org/heros

VET Centers:

vetcenter.va.gov

Denton County Veterans - Denton

Horn Government Center

1505 E McKinney Street

Denton, TX 76209-4525

940.349.2950

Denton County Veterans - Lewisville

Lee Walker Gov Center Bldg 2

190 N Valley Pkwy

Lewisville, TX 75067-3438

972.434.8813

Denton County Veterans - Carrollton

Frankford Plaza

1060 Frankford Rd Suite 200

Carrollton, TX 75007-4999

972.434.8813

Denton County Veterans - The Colony

The Colony Government Center

6301 Main Street

The Colony, TX 75056-1634

972.434.8813

Tarrant County VET Center

3337 W. Pioneer Parkway

Pantego, TX 76013

Office: 817.274.0981

Dallas VET Center

10501 N Central Expressway Suite 213

Dallas, TX 75231

Office: 214.361.5896

Dallas County VET Center

502 W Kearney Suite 300

Mesquite, TX 75149

Office: 972.288.8030

Many veterans and active duty personnel qualify for more than one education benefit program, incuding:

- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB, chapter 30 and chapter 1606)
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, chapter 1607)

- Vocational Rehab (chapter 31)
- Post vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program (VEAP, chapter 32).

Depending on your individual circumstances, one of these programs may give you better benefits than the others. While you are the only person who can choose which program meets your needs, a step-by-step process has been developed that may help you compare the different education programs and decide which is best for you. This process includes links to additional information on the VA website that may help you make your decision.

What Education Benefit is best for me? Step-by-Step

Use the VONAPP site to complete an application for benefits.

VONAPP E-BENEFITS PAGE

Complete Form 22-5490 if you're applying for benefits based on being a dependent or spouse of a service connected injured or deceased veteran. Use Form 22-1990 for all other programs. You may also complete Form 22-5495 or 22-1995 if you've been receiving benefits and need to notify VA that you're changing schools or programs of study. For more information on VA Education programs, please visit www.gibill.va.gov.

Veteran Scholarship Opportunities

2010 - Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program

Pat Tillman Military Scholar Scholarship

2011-12 Pat Tillman Military Scholar Application

Texas Veterans Commision link to Veteran Educational Benefits

GI-BILL

Veterans and Military Families

The U.S. Department of Education's Web page for veterans, the members of the military, and their families at http://www.ed.gov/veterans-and-military-families

Provides information on scholarships and grants to veterans and members of the armed forces and their families who meet the applicable eligibility criteria related to education;
Offers veterans and military spouses information intended to help them secure a job;
Reports legislative changes that affect the military and their families;
Gives information about collaborative efforts of DoD and ED to assist veterans, military personnel and their families in advancing their educational opportunities; and
Supplies information in support of quality education for military dependent children.

Texas Veterans Commission link to spouse and dependents benefits:

Spouse & Dependent Educational Benefits

Federal resources for educational benefits

Sources intended to equip veterans with the information that will help them to fairly compete in today's competitive job-placement environment and information on funding for education for military personnel and their families.

Financial Aid
Source for free information, guidance, and tools for federal student assistance
FAFSA.ed.gov
Applying for Grants and Contracts
Guide to programs: descriptions, eligibility information, and contact numbers
Parents
Information on federal funding for elementary and secondary school programs for children
Students
Free source on preparing for and funding education beyond high school
Benefits Summary Information (PDF, 63K)
Overview of education-related benefits for veterans, military personnel, and their families.

External Links to Additional Education-related Resources

Online information that assists veterans, and members of the military and their families with scholarships and employment.

Yellow Ribbon Program
Based on service requirements, potential entitlements from institutions of higher learning.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Lists educational benefits for military veterans who have served since Sept. 11, 2001.
Department of Defense Information on Education
Offers information on education programs beneficial to military personnel and their families
Department of Labor Veterans Training Services
Provides resources and expertise to assist and prepare veterans to obtain meaningful careers, maximize their employment opportunities, and protect their employment rights.

Other Programs and Services

Texas Troops-to-Teachers
Provides funds to recruit, prepare, and support former members of the military in a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge, and experience are most needed; also helps these individuals find employment in high-need local education agencies (LEAs) or charter schools.
Veteran's Upward Bound Program
Designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.
Disabled Veterans Services (MS Word, 42K)
Gives information that will assist our nation's disabled veterans and their families in understanding disability as defined by the law, accommodations, and potential discrimination.
Military Spouse
Provides information about employment and education specifically for military spouses.
Department of Education's Veterans Employment Program Office
Aimed at increasing the employment of nondisabled and disabled veterans throughout the Department and encouraging their integration into the ED workforce nationwide through effective training, career development. and promotional opportunities.

News and Publications

POST 911 - upcoming changes starting August 1, 2011

Repayment of Advance Pay

News, Including Changes to Benefit Veterans

Information from DoD, ED, and Congress for veterans, members of the military, and their families

Legislative Updates, Committees, and Summits
Inform veterans, members of the military and their families of legislation, committees, and summits that will affect their lives
VA General Announcements
Regional News
Report activities, events, and meetings within the regions that involve veterans, members of the military and their families
Texas Veterans Commission Latest News
Texas Veteran Educational Guide
Webinar
Conduct live meetings, training, seminars, or presentations via the internet.

Service-connected disability?

If you are an active duty service member anticipating at least a 20% service-connected disability rating, or a veteran with a 20% disability rating or greater, you should first determine any benefits to which you are entitled under Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, chapter 31).

The VA Regional Office toll-free number for education is (888) 442-4551, and for other VA benefits the number is (800) 827-1000.