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.
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. I’m located in the offices of Student Financial Services, Main Building, Second Floor.
--Dustin Noll, Military & Veterans Affairs Coordinator; School Certifying Official.
Schedule a phone call or zoom appointment with me.
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.
Do you plan on using any VA GI Bill® benefits while pursuing coursework?
We accept GI Bill® benefits including Ch. 1606, Ch. 30, Ch.31 (VR&E), Ch. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Ch. 35 DEA, for all approved degree programs and certificate pursuits.
Please see our sidebar “Using GI Bill® benefits” for additional details and expectations.
Do you plan on using any Department of Defense education funding while pursuing coursework?
Will you be participating in an R.O.T.C. program? Will you be using Federal Tuition Assistance funding through any branch of the military? Please see our “Using Department of Defense education funding” sidebar.
Unfortunately, we cannot participate in the Texas Hazlewood Exemption program.
St. Edward’s is a private university in the state of Texas; Hazlewood benefits may only be used at participating public institutions within the state of Texas. For more details, visit the Texas Veterans Commission site.
Support and Resources
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. |
Rob Morris |
(512) 448-8530 seucareer@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 Jacob Acebo aacebo1@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