Veteran Students and Families

You must be admitted to Houston Baptist University as a degree-seeking student.

HBU Admissions Application

– Read the application carefully since some decisions that you make on the application are now irrevocable.
– Form must be turned into the Veterans Administration; may also be completed on line.

Application for VA Education Benefits

• DD214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
• Up-to-Date Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard Students: Official Joint Services Transcript (JST)
• Air Force Students: Official CCAF (Air Force college) Transcript

HBU Military Transfer Credit Policy

The American Council on Education (ACE) recognizes the educational value of military training and experience. ACE continuously evaluates military school courses and occupations and makes recommendations for college level credit. ACE credit recommendations are present on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) of the military service member.

Each service member will receive at least 3 hours of elective credit for basic training as documented on the JST, and may receive up to 30 elective credits for military service as recommended by the American Council of Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services and in accordance with HBU policies regarding transfer credits.

Based on the evaluation, credit may also be applied toward specific degree requirements where appropriate, as well as any possible credit for passing Dantes subject tests that have been reviewed and approved by the corresponding department. Courses from other accredited institutions will still be eligible to receive transfer credits.

First-time Freshmen Students:  
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

First-time Transfer Students: 
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

– HBU Veteran Certification Request Form after registration*

Complete the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form above and submit to the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email, fax (281) 649-3440, mail, or in person.
To be certified for benefits, this form has to be completed and turned in every semester.

*Notify the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email of any changes to the following:
– Filing of a Degree Plan
– Changes in Major
– Changes in Semester Schedule

You must notify the HBU Veterans Representative of these changes within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in over-payment and if you are overpaid the University is required to return any funds received from the VA which will result in the student owing a balance to the University.

For Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30), Reserve G.I. Bill (Chapter 1606) and Activated Reservists Post 9/11 (Chapter 1607) Only:
Certify monthly enrollment status via W.A.V.E. on the last day of every month while you are in school.

You must be admitted to Houston Baptist University as a degree-seeking student.

HBU Admissions Application

– Read the application carefully since some decisions that you make on the application are now irrevocable.
– Form must be turned into the Veterans Administration; may also be completed on line.

Application for VA Education Benefits – Form 22-5490

First-time Freshmen Students:  
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

First-time Transfer Students: 
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

– HBU Veteran Certification Request Form after registration*

Complete the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form above and submit to the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email, fax (281) 649-3440, mail, or in person.
To be certified for benefits, this form has to be completed and turned in every semester.

*Notify the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email of any changes to the following:
– Filing of a Degree Plan
– Changes in Major
– Changes in Semester Schedule
You must notify the HBU Veterans Representative of these changes within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in over-payment and if you are overpaid the University is required to return any funds received from the VA which will result in the student owing a balance to the University.

You must be admitted to Houston Baptist University as a degree-seeking student.

HBU Admissions Application

– Read the application carefully since some decisions that you make on the application are now irrevocable.
– For more information and to apply for benefits please visit the Veterans Administration Office of Vocational Rehab
– Form must be turned into the Veterans Administration; may also be completed on line.

Application for VA Education Benefits

• DD214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
• Up-to-Date Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard Students: Official Joint Services Transcript (JST)
• Air Force Students: Official CCAF (Air Force college) Transcript
  
• VOC Rehab students to be certified need:  VR&E AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ENTRANCE OR RE-ENTRANCE INTO REHABILITATION AND CERTIFICATION OF STATUS. This is sent electronically from the VR&E office.

HBU Military Transfer Credit Policy

The American Council on Education (ACE) recognizes the educational value of military training and experience. ACE continuously evaluates military school courses and occupations and makes recommendations for college level credit. ACE credit recommendations are present on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) of the military service member.

Each service member will receive at least 3 hours of elective credit for basic training as documented on the JST, and may receive up to 30 elective credits for military service as recommended by the American Council of Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services and in accordance with HBU policies regarding transfer credits.

Based on the evaluation, credit may also be applied toward specific degree requirements where appropriate, as well as any possible credit for passing Dantes subject tests that have been reviewed and approved by the corresponding department. Courses from other accredited institutions will still be eligible to receive transfer credits.

First-time Freshmen Students:  
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

First-time Transfer Students: 
All incoming students must attend Orientation to receive their class schedule, meet with financial aid, and explore all the academic and student life resources available to students at HBU. Contact your admissions counselor to register, or visit hbu.edu/orientation for more information.

– HBU Veteran Certification Request Form after registration*

Complete the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form above and submit to the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email, fax (281) 649-3440, mail, or in person.
To be certified for benefits, this form has to be completed and turned in every semester.

*Notify the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar via email of any changes to the following:
– Filing of a Degree Plan
– Changes in Major
– Changes in Semester ScheduleYou must notify the HBU Veterans Representative of these changes within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in over-payment and if you are overpaid the University is required to return any funds received from the VA which will result in the student owing a balance to the University.