Military Affiliated Student Benefits

All of Austin Community College’s (ACC) bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and college credit certificate programs are approved for use with GI BILLⓇ. Continuing Education programs are not approved for use with the GI BILLⓇ. State of Texas Hazlewood waivers may be used for all college credit courses and for certain continuing education courses. To use military education benefits, contact the Veterans Resource Center, at the Highland Campus, or an ACC Veterans Affairs Office located at Hays, Northridge, and Round Rock campuses. Students may also contact our offices remotely or via email at veterans@austincc.edu.

Certification of Military Affiliated Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) requires that each person receiving GI BILLⓇ educational benefits follow an approved course of study that will lead to an approved degree or vocational objective. A veteran may not receive payment for courses previously completed, for courses that are in excess of degree or certificate requirements, or for courses that do not apply to an approved degree or certificate. Developmental Education courses are eligible for certification if they are taken in person and if a need has been established based on assessment test results.

Transcripts Evaluated for Credit

All students receiving Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits must submit official transcripts of all previous college education and/or vocational training to have those transcripts evaluated for credit. Veterans must also have their military training evaluated.

Academic Standards

Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) must be maintained in accordance with Austin Community College policies. Enrollment does not guarantee eligibility for benefits. Check with an ACC Veterans Affairs Office for details about maintaining satisfactory progress.

Support & Services

ACC’s Veterans Affairs specialists are available to help veterans and their dependents enroll at ACC, pay for college, and receive support and services to meet their college goals. Visit the ACC Veterans Resource Center or an ACC Veterans Affairs Office for information.

Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) Compliance

In keeping with the requirements and meeting full compliance of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e), Austin Community College (ACC) will not impose any penalty, including but not limited to late fees or denial of access to classes, libraries, or other facilities, on a student who has been awarded and is covered by Post 9/11 (CH33) or Vocational Rehabilitation (CH31) benefits connected to the student’s inability to meet their financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from the VA under chapter 31 or 33.