Education

The Austin Veterans and Family Advocacy Council (AVFAC) works with the VA Mental Health Clinic to provide better community support services for veterans in the Austin Area.

VA-provided training for visually impaired and blind veterans. Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation/Mobility, Living Skills, Manual Skills and Computer Access training

Utility assistance, as well as GED/educational services and job search help for those in need.  Locations in Weatherford and Cleburne. 

Supportive services for burned Military and Veterans, and their families. Will purchase medical equipment for burn survivors. Scholarships for burn survivors to learn a new trade.

Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also offers short-course technical programs.  Multiple locations in Tarrant County.

Active Military Financial Counseling. How to buy a car/house, how to invest. Avoiding ID theft.

Private, For Profit university, Accepts GI bill.

Animal husbandry for military children

Military Veterans! If you have a pilot's license, you could get your commercial license for free

Education Grants for children of active/retired Air Force personnel, Spouses of Active Air Force personnel, Surviving Spouses of Air Force Personnel

Free online tutoring for active military children

Online program that translates military skills and training to college credit accepted at dozens of participating Texas colleges and universities. Partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Free college preparation and test preparation for children of active duty military and post-9-11 veterans. Also college scholarships to the children and families of military service members, veterans, disabled veterans, and surviving family. Summer Camp for college readiness.

Private university accepting GI Bill and offering a student veteran office connecting veterans with resources. 

Public college accepting GI Bill and Hazlewood. Also offers short-course technical programs.  Multiple locations in Tarrant County.

The Hazlewood Act- Administered by the Texas Veterans Commission- grants up to 150 hours at Texas Public Universities to Texas Veterans or their dependents. See posting for qualifications, forms, and more info.