Veterans Education Benefits
Welcome Veterans
We look forward to assisting you in reaching your educational goals. To get started contact Ralph Jimenez (or by phone 432-552-2638) the VA Certifying Official and he will send you a welcome packet and help you get started.
UTPB participates in the following VA Education programs:
- Post 9/11 GI Bill ® (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill ® (Chapter 30)
- Montgomery GI Bill ® Selective Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31)
- Hazlewood Act (Texas Veterans)
Veteran Benefit Links and Forms:
- PIL: Parent Institution Letter for current UTPB students VA Parent Letter (PIL)
- VA 1 and VA 2: VA 1 VA 2
- GI Bill ® Page: Veterans, dependents or spouses may obtain more information about the many programs that the Veterans Administration has available at: www.gibill.va.gov
- VA E Benefits Page: Students wishing to apply for veterans education benefits should visit: www.ebenefits.va.gov
- Hazlewood Benefits: Hazlewood benefits are handled through the Office of Financial Aid. Please contact them finaid@utpb.edu or 432-552-2620 for more information.