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Veterans and Military Connected Students

Student Veteran in Class

Welcome to Texas State University

Texas State University is ranked nationally for its collaborative efforts to create an affirming, supportive and military-friendly institution. It is our honor to collectively serve veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.

The Veterans and Military-Connected Students' website offers a one-stop approach to connecting veterans, military-connected students, and families to resources and opportunities. We encourage you to review each section for information pertinent to your transition from Becoming a Bobcat to Now a Bobcat and Always a Bobcat. 

Become a Bobcat

Interested in learning more about what Texas State (TXST) has to offer you? Fill out this form and we will send you information about our academic programs, on-campus services and life as a Bobcat. We'll also help you learn how to apply for admissions and pay for your education.

NOTE: If you are a prospective student, you MUST receive approval from your ESO, military counselor or Service prior to enrollment to use Tuition Assistance.


Veterans Success Symposium - April 5, 2024

TSUS Veterans Success Symposium

April 5th, 2024 at 10:00AM in LBJSC Grand Ballroom

Veterans Success Symposium is an opportunity for TXST students, faculty, and staff to learn and share best practices for veteran student success. The symposium will focus on student veterans, their needs, and building institutional capacity within current support services and for future opportunities. Participants will meet with organizations, offices, resources, and service opportunities for student veterans. 

 

Join Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS)

The Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS) is a chartered student organization made up of US military veterans and their supporters with the mission of assisting our military members with the transition from service to student.

Stay updated on events, programs, opportunities on- and off-campus. Join the VATS mailing list and TRACS site.

Visit the VATS Lounge in LBJ Student Center Suite 4-13.3 (4th Floor). 

Meals for Vets

Meals for Vets works to feed Texas Veterans with limited income. Meals for Vets is a Veteran-founded 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Fredericksburg, Texas, employing a dedicated staff, each personally having a Veteran family connection. 

If you are a Veteran age 59 or younger living in Texas, have few or no financial resources, and wish to apply for meal assistance through Meals for Vets, a program of Honor Veterans Now.

Meals for Vets

Always a Bobcat

Alumni Association

Veterans Employment

Career Services
For post-graduation support

Human Resources - Veteran Employment & Support
Faculty and Staff employment opportunities with Texas State

Nationally Ranked for Serving Student Veterans and Military Connected Students

Ranked #6 in Tier 2 Research Institutions in the Military Friendly®: Top 10 School

Ranked 38th overall, 7th in Southwest, 33rd in Public, 34th in 4 or more years, and 34th in Primarily in-Person Education in Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2022