Students enrolling under any of the VA Educational programs must bring sufficient funds to cover the cost of registration and living expenses for approximately three months.

To apply for veterans education benefits:

1. Gain admittance to Texas State
2. Declare a major & get an official Degree Outline
3. Determine which U. S. Dept. of V.A. benefit program(s) (chapters) you are eligible for
4. If you are applying for Ch 31 (Voc. Rehab), establish eligibility
5. Complete the required forms for the program(s) (chapter) you are applying for
6. Gather any required supporting documents (marriage or birth certificate, etc)
7. Turn in completed application to the Texas State Office of Veterans Affairs.
   Applications are processed through the U.S. Veterans Administration Regional Office in Muskogee, OK.

After your application is accepted and you are certified to receive benefits:

8. Follow all instructions in the Texas State VA Booklet (for example providing a new VA Information sheet to the Office of Veterans Affairs each semester) to continue receiving payment(s)

Once you have exhausted these and all other veteran education benefits:

9. Determine if you are eligible for benefits under the Texas Hazelwood Exemption