Stephen F. Austin State University

Veteran

Honoring our student heroes

As a military-friendly university, SFA welcomes veterans from all branches of the United States military. You’ve worked hard serving your country, and we’re happy that you’ve decided to use your GI Bill education benefits to complete your degree with us.

Applying to SFA

Veterans can apply to SFA at any point in their post-secondary education.

Using the GI Bill and other veteran benefits

To enact your GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation or Dependents’ Educational Assistance benefits, submit the following items as applicable:

  • Certificate of eligibility. Apply for benefits www.gibill.va.gov using the following applications (Vets: 22-1990, Dependents: 22-1990E, Chapter 35: 22-5490)
  • DD-214 (Veterans only)
  • Military Transcripts (Veterans only)
  • Joint Services Transcript (Community College of the Air Force Transcripts will not be on the JST)
  • 28-1905 form (for Vocational Rehabilitation)
  • SFA VA paperwork, contact your School Certifying Official

Hazlewood Act Exemption

Still have questions about your military benefits?

If you have questions, you may contact the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs at 888.442.4551. Or contact the SFA Office of Admissions V.A. certifying officials at 936.468.2504.

We’re here to make sure veterans get the help they need.

Local veterans associations

Pineywoods Detachment 1189Marine Corps LeagueP. O. Box 633781Nacogdoches, Texas 75963-3781www.pineywoodsmarines.org936.559.5571Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 3893, Nacogdoches, Texas936.569.9670P.O. Box 630986Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

American Legion Post 86, Nacogdoches, Texas3110 Appleby-Sand RoadNacogdoches, Texas 75965www.al86.orgDisabled American Veterans Nacogdoches Memorial Chapter 833110 Appleby-Sand RoadNacogdoches, Texas 75965936.554.6437Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 931, Nacogdoches, Texas3110 Appleby-Sand RoadNacogdoches, Texas 75965jadams75965@yahoo.com936.560.1353Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1952, Nacogdoches, Texas3110 Appleby-Sand RoadNacogdoches, Texas 75965936.462.8519

Still Have Questions?

Learn more about your military benefits at our Veterans Resource Center (VRC.)

VISIT VRC

Key Dates

2017-2018 Academic Year

Application OpensAug. 1

Application ClosesPriority Benefits – Dec. 1All other applicants – First class day

Decision Letters2-3 weeks after completed application is received

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Contact

Office of Admissions936.468.2504Fax: 936.468.3149admissions@sfasu.eduvaservices@sfasu.edu

Physical Address:Rusk BuildingRoom 206

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 13051, SFA StationNacogdoches, Texas 75962

Eligibility

Career Phase:
Discharges Allowed:
  • Honorable
  • General Under Honorable
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
Service Counties:
  • Nacogdoches
Services Category:
  • Education
  • Ed - Public University or College
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
  • No Disability Requirement
Vet Plus: