• Start your application at ApplyTexas
• Select "Yes" to the military-affiliated question
• Choose the option that best describes you (veteran, active duty, spouse, or dependent)
• Do not select "N/A" if you are military-affiliated
• This step gives you access to your Veteran Self-Service portal where you'll upload documents and track your status.

• Your address determines your tuition rate
• Make sure your current Texas address is correct before submitting

You'll upload your documents after you're admitted, so it's helpful to have them ready ahead of time.

Examples include:

• DD-214 (for veterans)
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Official Military transcripts
• All official College transcripts accredited and non-accredited

Having these ready helps you move faster after admission.

Be clear on which benefit(s) you plan to use:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
• Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30 or 1606)
• VR&E (Chapter 31)
• Chapter 35 (Dependents)
• Hazlewood (Veteran, Legacy, or Dependent)

Click on the hyperlinks to apply for your VA benefits or Hazlewood benefits.

Tip: Apply early to avoid delays in certification.

Pick the major closest to your goal:

• Explore avaialble credit programs to find the best fit
• Choose a major based on your career or transfer goals
• Have military experience? You may be eligible to receive college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

You may be eligible for a TSI (Texas Success Initiative) exemption based on your military service.

• Submit your military documentation (such as DD-214 or active-duty orders) for review
• Eligibility is not automatic documentation must be evaluated. Please email LSC-TranscriptEvaluation@lonestar.edu to request TSI exemption after your DD-214 or military transcripts have been received.

Note: If you've been out of school for a while, consider taking the TSI to assess your readiness.

Once accepted:

• Check your myLoneStar email regularly
• Upload documents in the Veteran Self-Service portal
• Meet with a Veteran Advisor before registering for classes
• Submit your Request for Certification (every semester)

• Apply 4-6 weeks before the semester starts to give yourself enough time
• Submit all transcripts early (from all colleges attended-accredited and non-accredited)
• Connect with an advisor to make sure your classes align with your degree plan