Supporting Our Military and Veteran Population
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 The University of Texas at Austin 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 Office of Student Financial Services, Main Building, Room 204.
Dustin Noll, Military and Veterans Affairs Coordinator; School Certifying Official
Schedule a phone call or zoom appointment with me.
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.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
Request to be Certified for GI Bill® benefits Post-9/11 GI Bill®/Yellow Ribbon funding levels, 2024–2025
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.
CRISIS HOTLINES: For immediate help dealing with a suicidal crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1; chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat; or text 838255.
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 greater community.
For more information, please email:
HSVA President Jacob Acebo
aacebo1@d809.com
Campus Support and Resources
Please email, call 512-492-3193, or stop by Main Building, Room 204.
Admission
Tracy Canales
512-448-8503
The Office of Admission provides specifics on graduate and undergraduate admission requirements, admission checklists and how to apply to St. Edward’s.
Student Financial Services (SFS)
Steve Pilcher
512-233-1616
Student Financial Services 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.
Academic Counseling and Support Programs
Elvia Guadian
512-448-8660
Academic Counseling and Support Programs guides students in choosing classes, planning academic experiences and getting help with coursework during your first year.
Career and Professional Development
Rob Morris
512-448-8530
Current students and alumni can explore career options and resources, take advantage of useful job-search and professional development tools, and prepare to make a lasting impact in the community.
Student Disability Services (SDS)
Kendall Swanson
512-448-8561
Student Disability Services provides a variety of services and resources to students with documented disabilities.
Veteran Resources
VA Austin Outpatient Clinic
Serving the health care needs of veterans in Austin and surrounding areas.
512-823-4000
7901 Metropolis Drive
Austin, Texas 78744-3111
Austin VA Vet Center
512-416-1314
The 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.
Veterans Affairs Education
1-888-442-4551
The GI Bill® provides educational assistance to service members, veterans and their dependents.
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Disabled Veterans
1-888-368-4689
DV-designated plates provide the same parking rights and privileges as those with the International Symbol of Access.
E-Benefits
1-800-983-0937
A Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.
VA.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ comprehensive self-service resource. Obtain medical records, apply for the GI Bill®, start a service-connected disability claim, etc.