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Specific Populations

Veterans Center

Welcome to the Veterans Center Website

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Please complete the form at the start of every semester OR with every schedule change.

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Check your ACES email regularly for communication from the Veterans Center

Please allow 30-90 days for full processing of benefits. Make payment plans in ACES to avoid being dropped for non-payment.

Supporting documentation may be attached to the enrollment certification request form.

Federal Veteran Benefit Options

CH 31 - Veterans Readiness & Employment (Formerly VocRehab)

Veterans Employment & Readiness (VR&E)

Chapter 31

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification

  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New & Returning Students

  1. Purchase order for tuition (This will be sent to us by your VR&E Case Manager)

 

CH 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill®

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Chapter 33

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification
  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New Student

  1. Certificate of eligibility (Veteran / Dependent)
  2. Member 4 copy of DD214 (Veteran)
  3. Military transcript (Veteran)

 

 Click here for the Directions 

Using Hazlewood with your VA education benefit? 
Click here and submit this information as well.

* For monthly verifications for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. You can verify your enrollment via text message or by calling the Education Call Center (ECC) 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). The ECC can also help you opt into text verification. VA strongly recommends verifying enrollment via text.

CH 35 - Dependents Education Assistance Program

Dependents Education Assistance Program

Chapter 35

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification

  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New Student

  1. Certificate of eligibility
  2. Claim # (Sponsor’s SSN)

Required Supporting Documents for Returning Student

  1. Claim # (Sponsor’s SSN)

 Click here for the Directions 

Using Hazlewood with your VA education benefit? 
Click here and submit this information as well.

Hazlewood Dependent / Spouse & Child

Hazlewood – Spouse/Child 

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification

  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New Student

  1. Certificate of eligibility (For post 9/11 GI Bill® on or after a veteran served on or after 9/11/01)
  2. Hours printout from Hazlewood online database for student
  3. Member 4 copy of DD214
  4. Copy of veteran’s disability rating decision letter
  5. Copy of student’s birth certificate (If child)
  6. Copy of student’s marriage certificate (If spouse)
  7. Copy of student’s Texas driver license or photo ID


Required Supporting Documents for Returning Student

  1. Copy of student's Hazlewood hours report

Click here for the Directions 

  • Complete all fillable forms
  • Save file to your device in order to upload to the Enrollment Certification Form
  • Be sure to include all supporting documents if this is your first time using this benefit at NLC.
Hazlewood Legacy

Hazlewood – Legacy 

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification

  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New Student

  1. Certificate of eligibility (If a veteran served on or after 9/11/01)
  2. Hours printout from Hazlewood online database for veteran and student
  3. Member 4 copy of DD214

  4. Copy of student’s birth certificate

  5. Copy of student’s Texas driver license or ID
  6. Copy of Sponsor Texas Drivers license or ID

 

Required Supporting Documents for Returning Student

  1. Copy of student's Hazlewood hours report
  2. Copy of student’s Texas driver's license or ID

Click here for the Directions 

    • Complete all fillable forms
    • Save file to your device in order to upload it to the Enrollment Certification Form
    • Be sure to include all supporting documents if this is your first time using this benefit at NLC.
Hazlewood Veteran

Hazlewood - Veteran

Required Forms

  1. Request for Certification

  2. Deferment (If applicable)

Required Supporting Documents for New Student

  1. Certificate of Eligibility (If a veteran served on or after 9-11-2001)
  2. Hours printout from Hazlewood online database
  3. Member 4 copy of DD214

  4. Copy of student’s Texas driver license or ID

 

Required Supporting Documents for Returning Student

  1. Copy of student's Hazlewood hours report

Click here for the Directions 

  • Complete all fillable forms
  • Save file to your device in order to upload to the Enrollment Certification Form
  • Be sure to include all supporting documents if this is your first time using this benefit at NLC.
Tuition Assistance (TA)

Tuition Assistance for Military

DoD Tuition Assistance Funded Students

Students should always consult their service education office before engaging in any voluntary education endeavor.  It's the student's responsibility to know the Tuition Assistance (TA) process and policy for their branch of service and to ensure tuition balances are paid by the payment deadline. 

Airforce Information -

Tuition assistance must be requested no earlier than 45 days prior to the semester start date and no later than 7 days prior to the semester start date.  Active Duty Air Force members should apply for TA through their Air Force Portal account at the Air Force Virtual Education Center site.  Questions should be directed to your Air Force Education Office. 

Army Information  

Tuition assistance must be requested no earlier than 60 days prior to the semester start date and approved no later than 10 days prior to the semester start date.  Active Duty Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserves should apply for TA through their ArmyIgnitED account.  Questions should be directed to your Army Education Office
Create a GoArmyEd account   

JBSA Education Centers

Navy College

Paying with Tuition Assistance (TA)

Registration periods have corresponding payment deadlines.  TA must be submitted to the college (once approved and signed) for processing by the payment deadline associated with the date of registration.  TA funding documents are not processed on the weekends (or holidays) unless the campus Business Office is scheduled to be open for business.s Students who fail to turn in their approved TA forms and pay outstanding balances will be dropped for non-payment.  

  1. Register for courses 
  2. Request TA from on base education office
  3. Know your payment deadline
  4. Request payment extension if necessary
  5. Submit Military TA/MYCAA Funding Submission form before the payment deadline
  6. Pay all other balances not covered by TA through your ACES account
  7. Questions about Alamo College TA payments? Call business office at 210-212-5266

Military TA/MYCAA Funding Submission

Completed submissions will be sent to the business office.

Payment Deadline Calendar 

During the months of June and July, the college operates on a 4-day work week, closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  TA documents must be turned in no later than 1500 on the Thursday before payment deadlines in order to be processed. Students may opt at any time to enroll themselves in a payment plan online through their student account to secure their courses.

Payment Extension Request for Pending TA

If your payment deadline is prior to funding approval, you may request a payment extension. A payment extension may be granted for those eligible for Tuition Assistance (TA). 
Please refer to our Payment Deferment Form 

DoD Funded Tuition Rates

Schedule of Tuition and Fees

Other Funding Sources

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
Scholarship Information

Refunds and Billing

Students using TA funding should always check with their on base education office and Alamo College Academic Advisor before making schedule changes before/after start of courses. Students are responsible for understanding the implications of schedule changes, including adds, drops, and withdrawals, and their effect on student accounts.  Students are responsible for all charges incurred, including those not covered by TA and/or resulting from the return of unearned TA funds.

Questions regarding schedule changes and TA billing should be discussed with the individual's service or MyCAA before changes are made.

Return of Unearned TA refund policy

Student Refund Schedule

Alamo Colleges Installation Offices

Fort Sam Houston
Building 2248, Room 207
(210) 486-2001
Email Fort Sam Houston Representatives

Lackland Air Force Base
Building 5725, Room 144
(210) 486-2001
Email Lackland AFB Representatives

Randolph Air Force Base
Building 210, Room 10
(210) 486-2001
Email Randolph AFB Representatives

Texas Hazlewood Exemption

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The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees.

Refer to the website for the most updated information: https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood-act/

VA/Hazlewood benefits can only be applied to the following programs and certificates:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Cloud Computing
- Construction Management
- Cyber Defense
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Network Administration Technology
- Social Media & Digital Marketing

Associate of Arts Teaching (AAT)
- Teaching 7-12
- Teaching EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 FOS

Associate of Arts (only one)
- Associates of Arts

Associate of Science (only one)
- Associates of Science

Certificates
- Cyber Investigator Level 1
- Logistic Management Level 1
- Cyber Defense Level 1
- Cisco Certified Network CCNA LVL 1
- Cloud Computing Level 1
- Social Media Level 1

Resources

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News

NLC Receives 2023 Gold Recognition from Texas Veterans Commission

2023VEERA-Gold.pngThe Texas Veterans Commission takes great pleasure in awarding Northeast Lakeview College with the Gold, Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA).

The Texas State Legislature established the VEERA program to recognize public colleges and universities for their excellence in providing education and related services to veterans and the military-connected community (Tex. Govt. Code § 434.252). Northeast Lakeview College applied for recognition and showcased its commitment to ensuring the academic success of these individuals for the Academic Year 2022-2023.

This award recognizes the institutions that provide excellence in education and related services to veteran students and promotes best practices by awarding Gold-, Silver- and Bronze-level status to those offering such services.

Institutions of higher education selected for an award are recognized publicly on the Texas Veterans Commission’s website and through various agency publications and media announcements. Awardees receive an electronic badge for use on the institution’s website, within printed materials, and for outreach to and recruitment of potential student veterans. Northeast Lakeview College received Gold recognition in 2022 and Silver recognition in 2021. Learn more about NLC’s veterans services at https://www.alamo.edu/nlc/veterans

NLC Receives Veteran Excellence Recognition from Texas Veterans Commission

NLC Receives Veteran Excellence Recognition from Texas Veterans Commission

One of 14 colleges and universities in Texas recognized

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Northeast Lakeview College was one of fourteen (14) colleges and universities honored by the Texas Veterans Commission and received the first-ever Veteran Education Excellence Recognition.  

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NLC Receives 2022 Gold Recognition from Texas Veterans Commission

2022_GOLD_award-781.jpgNLC Receives 2022 Gold Recognition from Texas Veterans Commission

Northeast Lakeview College has been awarded the Gold 2022 Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA). The Texas State Legislature established the VEERA program to recognize public colleges and universities for their excellence in providing education and related services to veterans and the military-connected community (Tex. Govt. Code § 434.252). Northeast Lakeview College applied for recognition and showcased its commitment to ensuring the academic success of these individuals for the Academic Year 2021-2022.

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Military Child Month at NLC

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The Veterans Center helps all eligible veterans obtain financial assistance and information on Texas and Federal Veterans Benefits while they attend Northeast Lakeview College. The college participates in educational programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Northeast Lakeview College does not engage in high-pressure recruitment, nor do we provide additional compensation for recruiting military-connected families. Always confer with your education service office before engaging in any voluntary education activity.

NLC promotes priority certification and registration for Veterans, Active Duty members, and anyone using Veteran Benefits. Please refer to time ticketing for more information on priority registration dates for RETURNING military-affiliated students: https://www.alamo.edu/nlc/admissions--aid/registration--payment-deadlines/  

Priority certification dates for new and returning students:

  • Spring - December 7
  • Summer – April 14
  • Fall – July 28

Documents must be accurate and complete by the deadline. We cannot guarantee that GI Bill® certification requests and Hazlewood exemption applications submitted after these dates will be processed by the first day of the semester. However, we will continue accepting these documents until the end of the term.

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.

Contact Information

Senior Coordinator: 
Rosalinda Almanza-Martinez

Certified Advisor:
Anthony Camacho
Kisha Malone

Certifying Official
Amber De La Garza
Jason Seighman

Phone: 
(210) 486-5827

Email:
NLC-VA@alamo.edu 

Location:
Brazos Student Union

Nighthawk Nest

The Advocacy Center is to assist students who may need a little bit of help to persist in their goal of degree or certificate completion.

Advocacy Center

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