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Veterans Admissions & Benefits


 

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Step 1. Apply to Texas Southern University

  • Apply for Admissions through Apply Texas.
  • Submit official transcripts from all previous high school or colleges attended accredited and non-accredited through Parchment.com or another transcript ordering platform.
  • If you are the Veteran applying to the University as an Undergraduate, you are eligible for a Veteran Admission Application Fee Waiver.

Step 2. Apply for VA Benefits

  • If you are using Post‑9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30), or Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606). Please apply here.
  • If you are using Post‑9/11 GI Bill® Transferred Entitlement (Chapter 33), click here.
  • If you are using Fry Scholarship (Chapter 33) or Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35), click here.
  • If you are using Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), click here.

Step 3. Apply for Financial Aid

VA Educational Benefits do not prevent you from receiving financial aid. This is optional.

  • Complete the FAFSA application, using TSU school code: 003642.
  • If you need to make payment arrangements on an outstanding balance not covered by VA benefits and/or financial aid, please visit Student Accounting.

Step 4. Registration

  • Freshman have an Academic Advisor located in the Fair Child 
  • Locate your department and schedule a meeting with your Academic Advisor.
  • Complete any necessary testing that is determined by your Academic Advisor.

**Note: School Certifying Officials (SCO) cannot certify your enrollment until you are registered for classes.**

Step 5. Request for Certification

  • Refer to the "VA Benefits" or "Hazlewood Act" tab.
  • Please have all required documents prior to submitting your request for certification. Incomplete requests will not be processed.
  • Please be sure to check your MyTSU email account daily as this is the email account that will be used for all correspondence. The Military & Veterans Affairs Office will email you if they have any problems during the certification process.