Veterans Affairs
Mission
We honor the military history of St. Edward's University and its essential relationship with the United States Armed Forces by committing to serve and advocate for the needs of our diverse military and veteran population. Whether you are an officer or an NCO, service member or veteran, military spouse or military child; We recognize and support your military-connection. We educate and assist students using GI Bill® benefits and administrate those benefits without creating additional hurdles to academic success. We assist ROTC students who participate in either the Army ROTC program or the Air Force ROTC program at UT Austin.
Service members, veterans, and military family members:
Welcome to the Hilltop! I look forward to assisting you in your pursuit of higher education. Please reach out to me anytime with questions or concerns.
Dustin Noll Military & Veterans Affairs Coordinator; School Certifying Official.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA can be found at VA.gov.
For immediate help in dealing with a suicidal crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
Support and Resources
Contact the Military & Veterans Affairs Coordinator to discuss any questions.
Schedule a phone call or zoom appointment with me: https://calendly.com/
Please email, call 512-492-3193, or stop by Main Building 204.
AdmissionsProvides specifics on graduate and undergraduate admission requirements, admission checklists and how to apply to St. Edward's. |
Tracy Canales |
(512) 448-8503 tracymc@stedwards.edu |
Student Financial Services (SFS)SFS assists future students in applying for assistance for the first time, current students renewing their assistance applications and parents interested in their child's education. |
Valerie Quay |
(512) 416-5817 valeries@stedwards.edu |
Academic Counseling and Support ProgramsAcademic Counseling and Support Programs guides students in choosing classes, planning academic experience and help with coursework during your first year. |
Elvia Guadian |
(512) 448-8660 elviag@stedwards.edu |
Career and Professional DevelopmentCurrent students and Alumni can explore options, unearth useful tools, and prepare to make a lasting impact in the community. |
Jason DeLaRosa |
(512) 416-5858 jasond@stedwards.edu |
Student Disability Services (SDS)SDS provides a variety of services and resources to students with documented disabilities. |
Kendall Swanson |
(512) 448-8561 kendalls@stedwards.edu |
VA Austin Outpatient ClinicServing the health care needs of veterans in Austin and surrounding areas. 7901 Metropolis Drive |
512-823-4000 |
Austin VA Vet CenterThe Vet Center provides readjustment counseling, bereavement counseling, military sexual trauma counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat veterans and their families. The Vet Center is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
512-416-1314 |
Veterans Affairs EducationThe GI Bill® provides educational assistance to service members, veterans, and their dependents. |
1-888-442-4551 |
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Disabled VeteransDV-designated plates provide the same parking rights and privileges as a plate with the International Symbol of Access. |
1-888-368-4689 |
E-BenefitsA Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. |
1-800-983-0937 |
VA.govThe Department of Veterans Affairs' comprehensive self-service resource. Obtain medical records, apply for the GI Bill®, start a service-connected disability claim, etc. |
Veterans on Campus
Participation in campus activities, service projects, and student organizations accompany networking and camaraderie.
The Hilltop Student Veterans Association (HSVA) is a service organization whose primary purpose is to serve the needs of the St. Edward's University student veterans as well as those of the more significant community.
For more information, please email:
HSVA President Margaret "Callie" Stewart mstewar6@stedwards.edu
ROTC
Through our partnership with the University of Texas at Austin Army and Airforce ROTC programs, St. Edward's University students have the opportunity to receive additional scholarship funding and military science credit.
For additional scholarship information:
Texas Army ROTC Program Scholarship and Enrollment Counselor CPT Omar Cruz at 512-232-5397 or by email at omar.cruz3@austin.utexas.edu Texas Air Force ROTC Program Commander, Detachment 825, AFROTC Col. Paul A. Tombarge at 512-471-1776 or by email at AFROTCDET825@utexas.edu
Hilltop Veteran Graduates
As you complete this leg of your academic journey, we encourage you to participate with the SEU Alumni Association. You have earned a degree from St. Edward's University as either a proud veteran or military family member. The St. Edward's community and your peers applaud you!
Jenn Hassin | SEU 12'
Self-made artist Jenn Hassin is a United Air Force veteran and SEU Alumni. She is the owner of Jenn Hassin Studios. Jenn has been awarded in the Austin American Statesman for her great works. Jenn's time at St. Edward's University has prepared her immensely for the rigors of the art world.
Letters of Sacrifice is one of many pieces of art Jenn has produced. It exhibits within the walls of The Pentagon as part of their Patriotic Art Gallery. Letters of Sacrifice is a memorial to service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 2001 when our most recent conflicts in the Middle East began. Letters of Sacrifice and Jenn Hassin were recently covered in the Huffington Post.