Tuition Assistance
Paying for college shouldn’t be stressful. Which is why there are a variety of state and branch-based tuition assistance programs veterans can apply for. Check out the tuition assistance opportunities here, then meet with an advisor to make a financial plan.
Understanding Aid in 3 Steps
See a Sample Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
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Estimate the Price of Tuition
Use the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Net Price Calculator to estimate the net price of tuition. Just select San Jacinto College from the drop-down list.
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Compare Schools
Use National Center for Education Statistics (NCES )College Navigator for additional financial information and to compare schools.
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Get Your Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
Once you apply to San Jac and for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a Financial Aid Shopping Sheet will be available in your student account. It’s also available on the FASFA website.
State Exemption for Veterans, Dependents, and Spouses
The Hazlewood Act is a Texas benefit that provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption. It’s available to veterans, spouses, and dependents at public institutions within the state.
Applying for Hazlewood
To apply for Hazlewood Exemption, fill out this form using your SOS login credentials.
- Save the application form to your desktop and upload it with your Request for Certification.
- Returning students and all students using Hazlewood exemption: The full Hazlewood form must be submitted every semester at San Jacinto College.
Resources
The Hazlewood Act is a Texas benefit that provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption. It’s available to veterans, spouses, and dependents at public institutions within the state.
Applying for Hazlewood
To apply for Hazlewood Exemption, fill out this form using your SOS login credentials.
- Save the application form to your desktop and upload it with your Request for Certification.
- Returning students and all students using Hazlewood exemption: The full Hazlewood form must be submitted every semester at San Jacinto College.
Resources
Army Ignited makes it easy for you to plan and pay for your education. It offers tuition assistance and Army Education Counselors to help you on your way. Find an education center to speak to a counselor. Then apply for Army Ignited on their website. To find an education center:
- Log into Army Ignited, click “Get Started,” then click “Tuition Assistance.”
- Login to your account.
- Locate the name of your education center under the “Education Information” section. Make a note of it.
- In the navigation, click the “Find Ed Center” tab.
- Enter the education center name and click “Search.”
With the help of your counselor, apply for tuition assistance through Army Ignited on their website.
Each branch offers their own tuition assistance programs. Learn more about each service.
The Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DOD MOU) is a partnership that protects you. It ensures we’re being transparent about the cost of education and tuition assistance options so you can make informed decisions. You can learn more about the MOU through the DOD’s website.
Drops and refunds policy
This policy applies only to students receiving Military Tuition Assistance (TA).
TA is awarded under the assumption that you will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When you withdraw, you may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded.
TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period. Any unearned TA funds, based upon when you stop attending, will be returned directly to the military service from which the funds were provided. They will not go to you.
If you must stop attending due to a military service obligation, San Jac will work with you to identify solutions so you will not have a student debt for the returned TA funds.
Procedure
To comply with the DOD’s policy, San Jac will return any unearned TA funds up to 60%
of the semester on a prorated basis. The amount of unearned TA funds returned is based
on the date of withdrawal. After 60% of the semester has passed, TA will not be evaluated
for a return to the DOD.
Withdrawal Liability Chart
|
Effective Withdrawal Date |
Return of TA (%) |
TA Earned (%) |
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Before or During Weeks 1-2 |
100% |
0% |
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Weeks 3-4 |
75% |
25% |
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Weeks 5-8 |
50% |
50% |
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Week 9 |
40% |
60% |
|
Weeks 10-15 |
0% |
100% |
For courses that have durations differing from the above: Unearned TA funds will be returned on a prorated basis, depending on the length of your enrollment for the semester. To determine the amount of TA that needs to be returned, we divide the number of days enrolled by the number of days in the semester. This will tell us the percentage of TA that you earned.
Contact Veteran Services
Central Campus
Hours: Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coordinator: Jose.Nicolas@sjcd.edu
Educational Planner: Arturo.Guerra@sjcd.edu
Phone: 281-998-6150 Ext. 1366
North Campus
Hours: Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Coordinator: Lorraine.Rowe@sjcd.edu
Educational Planner: Angela.Edwards@sjcd.edu
Phone: 281-998-6150 Ext. 1366
South Campus
Hours: Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coordinator: TBD
Educational Planner: Ranita.Horn@sjcd.edu
Phone: 281-998-6150 Ext. 1366
