Financial Aid:
voice: 956.364.4330
fax: 956.364.5119
Director:
Maria Adams
voice: 956.364.4330
Email: Financial Aid
Mailing Address:
Financial Aid
Texas State Technical College
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550-3697
Location:
Financial Aid Office Student Services Building, Contact Email financial.aid@harlingen.tstc.edu
Office Hours:
Mon. - Thur.: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat. (Counter Only): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
M-Th, Counter only: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Weekends: Closed

TSTC  - Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30)

The Montgomery G.I. Bill (Ch 30) program is set up for those veterans who served in the military on active duty.

Requirements:

  • you paid into your G.I. Bill
  • your discharge or release from the service was under conditions other than dishonorable.

You may be able to receive benefits for up to 36 months. You only have ten years after you separate from the service to use these benefits. A veteran under this program can receive a monthly check for full-time, 3/4 time and half-time enrollment. If a veteran is enrolled for less than half-time, then VA will only pay for tuition and fees.

All Chapter 30 participants must verify their attedance each month in order to receive payment. If you attended classes for the full month you cannot verify your attendance before the last calendar day of the month. If you attended classes for a partial month you can verify your attendance anytime after your enrollment ends. You can verify attendance online by clicking on "verify your attendance" or by call the verification line at 1(877)-823-2378. 

Monthly Rates Effective August 1, 2008

The following  rates apply to those completing an enlistment of three year or more.

Institutional Training

Training Time

Monthly rate

Full time

$1,321.00

3/4 time

$990.75

1/2 time

$660.50

less than 1/2 time more than 1/4 time

$660.50**

1/4 time or less

$330.25 **

The following rates apply to those completing an enlistment of less than three years.

Institutional Training

Training Time

Monthly rate

Full time

$1073.00

3/4 time

$804.75

1/2 time

$536.50

less than 1/2 time more than 1/4 time

$536.50 **

1/4 time or less

$268.25 **


 

** Less than time: Tuition and fees, not to exceed time rate.

In order to apply, you must:

  • Complete VA Form 22-1990 -- Application for VA Educational Benefits.
  • Provide Copy of DD-214 Member 4.
  • Provide TASP/Accuplacer scores and Placement Form (obtained from Academic Counselor)
  • Transfer Evaluation form completed by Program Chair, if you are have attended another College/University.
  • Apply for Financial Aid by using the FAFSA.

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