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Veteran Services

Important Veteran Service Update:

Students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits are required to verify enrollment at the end of each month to receive a Monthly Housing Allowance starting on or after December 17, 2021.  Contact the Education Call Center to initiate the verification enrollment process at 1-888-442-4551.

How do I get started?

 

Apply to Lone Star College

1. Complete Admissions Application for Credit Programs
a. Explore our Credit Programs
2. Or apply to Continuing Education for Fast Track Programs
a. Explore our Non-Credit Programs
b. Create a myLoneStar account
c. Review VA approved Non-Credit Degrees

 

Request Official Transcripts/Placement Testing

1. Obtain Official Transcripts
a. Send Official Transcripts
2. Request Military Transcripts
3. Placement Testing/Confirm TSI Exemption

 

Apply for Federal/State Benefits

1. Apply for VA Benefits
2. Apply for Hazlewood
3. Review Required Document Checklist based on your benefit

 

Meet with your Campus VA Advisor and Register for Classes

1. Meet with your Campus VA Advisor in person or virtually via Zoom.
2. Register for classes
a. To view and register for classes select “Manage Classes” tile from the “Student” tile in myLoneStar.
3. Discuss Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

 

Submit required documents/Request for Certification

1. Submit required documents via myLoneStar student portal and click on the Veterans Self Service tile to upload your GI Bil required documents and/or Hazlewood required documents

2. Submit Request for Certification
a. Submit your request each semester after you register for classes
b. Submit your Request for Certification by priority due date each semester

 

Apply for Additional Resources

VA Educational Benefits do not prevent you from receiving Financial Aid
1. Complete the FAFSA application (LSCS school code: 011145)
2. Register with Combined Arms
3. Visit LoneStar.edu/CARE


Receive Case Manager/Advisor Details

Students receiving benefits from Veteran Services must comply with VA rules and regulations. To avoid overpayment, all transcripts must be evaluated, and credit(s) applied prior to certification of courses for benefits. Students are highly encouraged to have their military transcript evaluated to register for classes.

Veteran Advising Services
VA-Advising@LoneStar.edu
281-290-2922

Veteran Services
GIBILL@LoneStar.edu
281-290-2922

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Lone Star College will evaluate and transfer your military experience into college credit through a process called prior-learning assessment (PLA). This PLA process awards college credit, certification or advanced standing for a student’s non-academic experiences and training. Special programs are in place to instantly approve credit hours for a select number of degrees in certificates when you choose Lone Star College. To review a complete list click on Discover PLA or contact your Campus VA Advisor.

Discover PLA PLA FAQ 

On the Spot Certification is an opportunity for our Veterans and Military Affiliated students to have their certification request reviewed and submitted to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for use of their educational benefits on the same day.

To expedite the process and minimize wait time, RSVP using the link below.  Please make sure you are enrolled, registered for classes, submitted a Request for Certification, and have all Required Documents.

RSVP for On-the-Spot Certification.

We look forward to seeing you!

Fall 2024 - On the Spot Certifications:

Campus Name Date and Time Location

Kingwood

August 5, 2024
9AM - 4PM

Technology Instructional Building - Room 107

North Harris

August 6, 2024
9AM - 4PM

Digital Technology Building - Room 103

Montgomery

August 7, 2024
9AM - 4PM

Commons Building  - Room A229

Tomball August 8, 2024
9AM - 4PM
South Building - Room 202
Cyfair August 13, 2024
9AM - 4PM
Technology Building - Room 112
LSC Online / Houston North - Victory Center August 14, 2024
9AM - 4PM
Multipurpose Room - 102
University Park August 15, 2024
9AM - 4PM
Building 13 - Room 423

 


School Certifying Officials contacts:

Name Email Phone
Valarie Lopez Valarie.K.Lopez@lonestar.edu 281-290-3797
Jenifer Woloson Jenifer.Woloson@lonestar.edu 832-519-2936
Larissa Hernandez Larissa.J.Hernandez@lonestar.edu 281-655-3749
Luis Reyes Luis.Reyes@lonestar.edu 281-290-2844
Maria Moore Maria.Moore@lonestar.edu 281-290-2898
David Mihalov David.I.Mihalov@lonestar.edu 281-290-2807

Is Financial Aid Available?

For financial aid support contact, GIBILL@LoneStar.edu or call 281.290.2922. Additional benefits may include:

 

Do Not Drop/Hold Process

If you submit your Request for Certification before the due date(s) listed below, you will automatically receive a Do Not Drop/Hold Service Indicator (B14) on your account.  

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a Do Not Drop/Hold (B14), students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Students must be utilizing one of the following benefits:  Chapter 31, Chapter 33 or Hazlewood.*
  2. Students cannot have an outstanding balance from a prior term.
  3. Students must submit a Request for Certification each semester before the following due dates(s):
Semester  Due Date
Winter Mini December 3, 2024
Spring 2025 January 2, 2025

If you do not submit your Request for Certification by the due date(s) listed above, you will need to contact the Business Office to set up a payment arrangement so that you will not be dropped from your classes.

*PLEASE NOTE:  Hazlewood students must also follow the due dates above as well as submit all required documents no later than one week prior to the end of the term.

Work Study Positions Available

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Veteran Services is currently accepting applications for those that are eligible. Please complete an application and submit it to GIBILL@LoneStar.edu for eligibility determination. (Note: Students are not required to submit a resume or cover letter per the VA). 

Eligibility Requirements
Application

VetSuccess on Campus

The VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program is here to help Veterans, Service members, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers. For more information, contact Stacy Reynolds at  Stacy.Reynolds@va.gov.

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