Education Benefits
Educational benefits and programs to help veterans pursue higher education and training.
The GI Bill helps qualifying Veterans and their family members pay for education and training costs — from college degrees to job training and certifications. Programs include Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program, and STEM Scholarship.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - complete this form to access federal grants, work-study, and loans. Veterans can stack FAFSA aid with GI Bill benefits. File annually starting October 1. Important for veterans: you may qualify as an independent student, meaning no parent income reporting required.
This program is for military spouses. Through the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (MySECO) program, eligible military spouses get free access to thousands of online courses on Udemy covering professional development, technology, business, and more. Provided through Military OneSource at no cost.
Free virtual training in generative AI and cloud technology. Work toward a Google Cloud Generative AI Leader certification — no tech experience required. Open to eligible U.S. and Canadian veterans and service members.
Up to $30,908 toward qualifying private-school tuition + housing allowance + up to $1,000/year for books. You may qualify even if you've exhausted your GI Bill entitlement.
Texas State Education Benefits
Texas state benefit providing qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at Texas public colleges and universities. Includes eligibility requirements, application process, and downloadable forms.
The College Credit for Heroes program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, helps veterans and service members earn college credit for military training and experience. Texas public universities are required to evaluate military transcripts (JST) for potential academic credit, reducing the hours needed to complete a degree.
The Texas Workforce Commission dedicates funding through the Skills for Veterans initiative to address training needs of post-9/11 veterans entering the Texas workforce. Scholarship funds can cover tuition, books, and fees for eligible veterans at participating institutions.