There‘s never been a better time for military veterans to further their education and training in Texas. Texas A&M International University is committed to helping veterans make the best choices possible while attaining the maximum assistance, guidance and support utilizing the new GI Bill and other programs. On this special resource page, you‘ll find current information, related links and TAMIU contacts that can help you to maximize your GI Bill and other programs.

Available here is a printable PDF brochure with program information in brief.

For more information, please visit our offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, room 168, or call our VA Assistant at 956.326.2254.

1. The veteran needs to fill out the Application for Education Benefits, 22-1990,22-5490,22-1995 or 22-549(see forms descriptions below). All new students must furnish the Veterans Benefits Assistant in the Office of the University Registrar a copy of their DD214 or a certified DD214 from the county court clerk of their respective county. (The application should be submitted as early as possible before the start of the next semester-preferably 6-8 weeks--to ensure that the benefits are received in a timely manner).
2. The veteran also needs to fill out a request for Veteran Certification each semester.
   
   (forms description and use)
   1. VA Form 22-1990 for first time veterans who never used their GI Bill benefits
   2. when transferring from one university to another you must submit VA form 22-1995
   3. The 22-5490 is the form that dependents/spouses need to activate their GI Bill benefits
   4. The 22-5495 needs to be submitted if the dependents/spouse transfers or changes their major

For more information and apply for benefits contact the VA Assistant at (956)326-2254 or come by the Registrar's Office KL 168 in person.

Avoiding Pay Problems

To avoid possible pay problems, you must notify the VA Assistant immediately if you:

1. Increase or decrease total number of hours attending
2. Withdraw from all classes
3. Change your program of study (Major)
4. Attended any other schools after first enrollment at TAMIU
5. Change your address
6. Register for courses not on degree plan
7. Take a repeated course previously passed with a "D" or below

Semester Hour Classification Scale

The Veterans Administration uses the semester hour classification scale below to determine a veteran's payment. The number of semester hours enrolled at this university are those reported to the Veterans Administration. This classification scale is used only for the fall and spring semesters. The summer sessions are calculated differently. To ensure classification contact the VA Assistant in the Office of the Registrar.

Undergraduate- Fall or Spring

Vocational Rehabilitation
Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities(Chapter31) do not go through the certification process described above. All inquiries about this program should be directed to Mr. Arnoldo Perez at the following address:

Dept. of Veterans Benefits
2101 S. Col Rowe Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78503

Tel.(956)618-7161

Hazlewood Act
Veterans who meet the following qualifications are eligible for the Hazlewood Act.

Texas resident when entered and exited the service;
Been honorably discharged;
Have at least 180 days active duty.

The Texas A&M international University Veterans Benefits Assistant requires the following documents in your Hazlewood file:

  1.  Copy of your DD214

  2.  Eligibility letter from the Department of Veterans Benefits.  Call the Veterans Administration at 800-827-1000 and ask for a letter of eligibility for Hazlewood waiver for Texas Veterans.  This letter will state that you have exhausted all your regular benefits;
 
 3. Letter from Financial Aid Office that you are not on default on any educational loans and, for undergraduates, not eligible for the PELL grant program.  Please Note:  If the Pell Grant  is not large enough to cover all tuition and fees, Hazlewood may  make up the remaining balance.  Please see Veterans Affair Assistant in the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduates must apply for financial aid which includes filing the free financial aid evaluation form (FAFSA) and being evaluated for aid.  This process takes two months or more and may delay receipt of Hazlewood waiver for a semester;

 4. TAMIU Application (pdf) for Hazlewood Waiver

Your Hazlewood exemption file must be complete by census date (12th class day in regular semester and 4th class day on summer) as published in the University Calendar in order for the Hazlewood Waiver to be invoked for that semester.  When all four items are received in the Office of the University Registrar, your application will be reviewed by the University Registrar for approval.

If approved the Hazlewood Act exempts you from tuition, building use fees, course fees and computer use fees. The student service fee must be paid by the 20th class day in Fall and Spring or by the15th class day in a summer session.

Related Links:

Directions to TAMIU are here.

A map of our campus is here.