Veterans Center

COM Veterans Center is a One-Stop Shop.

We offer the following services:

  • Assistance applying to COM, selecting your career path, and registering for classes
  • Assitance applying for VA benefits, financial aid and scholarships
  • Use of center computers and printer
  • Connections to other veterans organizations and resources
  • Free coffee and snacks
  • Study room with television monitors
  • Conference room
  • Certification of benefits

Resources

Information on Benefits

The United States Department of Education requires standards of satisfactory progress for students who receive federal funds. Measures must include the student's total academic history, regardless of whether the student received financial aid at the time. In compliance with federal regulations, College of the Mainland has established a policy applicable to all financial aid recipients including those who have accepted student loans and those who work on campus and are not eligible for federal funding.

Visit the Financial Aid Policies page to learn more about satisfactory academic progress.

Hazlewood Act

The Hazlewood Act assists Texas veterans and their eligible dependent children and spouses. Click on the Hazlewood benefits link to see eligibility requirements.

Request your Hazlewood application packet at our office, or through comvets@com.edu.

Federal VA Benefits

COM accepts the following VA benefits: Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35 and 1606; TA from all military branches, and the MyCAA scholarship.

Visit va.gov to apply for your benefits.

Tuition Assistance

Active duty service members and reservists may be eligible for military Tuition Assistance. Please speak directly to the Educational Office for your assigned unit before enrolling and beginning classes at College of the Mainland.

Learn more about tuition assistance.

On-Campus Resources
Community Resources
  • Mental Health Hotline: 9-8-8
  • Shelter, clothing, food insecurity: 2-1-1
  • Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Contact Details

Veterans Center

College of the Mainland
Doyle Family Administration Building
Suite 113
Click here for campus map

Hours of Operation

Monday-Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

College of the Mainland employees will refrain from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.

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