Welcome
Transitioning from military service into university life can be uniquely challenging, but you do not have to navigate it alone. At TCU, new student veterans can connect with admissions guidance, orientation, VA benefits support, campus resources, and spaces designed to support success from the very beginning. Veterans apply to TCU as transfer students, and TCU provides dedicated visit opportunities, transfer resources, and veteran-focused support to help you prepare for your first semester as a Horned Frog.
The Onboarding Checklist is a great place to get started to make sure you’ve done everything you need, Go Frogs!
Orientation
Transfer Orientation is designed specifically for those students who have previous college or military experience. Making new friends, asking questions of the Orientation Leaders, and learning how things work at TCU will help make your transition much easier.
Transfer Orientation is a required one-day experience for incoming student veterans.
Visit TCU
There’s no better way to experience TCU than by visiting campus. Veterans and transfer students are invited to attend TCU visit events, including special Veteran Visits that provide the opportunity to meet with a VA certifier and an admission counselor before taking a campus tour.
Housing
Finding the right place to live is an important part of your transition to TCU and the Fort Worth community. Whether you’re looking for on-campus housing, an apartment near campus, or off-campus resources, Veterans Services can help connect you with the information you need.
Onboarding Checklist
Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to apply for your education benefits. Submit all required documentation to TCU’s Office of Veteran Affairs through RegVA@tcu.edu. Delays in submitting your certification request may impact your tuition payments or monthly housing allowance.
Log in to your TCU Admissions Portal to track application materials and next steps. If you have not yet applied to TCU, visit the admissions page to start your application. Use the First Year Application for military-affiliated students using parents G.I. Benefits. The Transfer Application must be used for veterans, all student veterans at TCU are considered transfers.
Set up your MyTCU portal to access registration, financial aid, email and campus systems.
Work with your academic advisor to build your class schedule and ensure your courses meet both degree requirements and VA benefit requirements.
Submit your VA Certification Request Form each semester to the Veteran Affairs division of the Registrar’s Office. Contact the office for assistance with benefit questions, enrollment certification and transition support.
Student veterans attend Transfer Orientation. Military-affiliated students using a parent’s GI Bill should register for First-Year Orientation. Find out more at Orientation – New Frog | TCU Student Affairs
Join TCU’s Student Veterans Alliance (SVA) to connect with fellow Horned Frog veterans. Access support services such as academic success coaching, career services, counseling and mental wellness resources.
Enroll in the VA Healthcare System if not already enrolled. If relocating to Fort Worth, transfer your care to a local VA facility. The Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic is a 15-minute drive from campus! Apply for or transfer VA Health Benefits here.
Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for additional aid. TCU’s school code is 003636. Develop a monthly budget including housing, tuition gaps, books and supplies. You should also explore TCU scholarships and grants, work-study, on-campus employment, and external veteran scholarships.
Use your GI Bill book stipend, $1000 per academic year, efficiently. Check for textbook rental options and digital materials.
Confirm your housing assignment or off-campus living plans. Connect with veteran peers or the Veterans Resource Center for move-in support if available.
Register your vehicle through TCU Parking & Transportation Services. Ask about eligibility for any veteran-related accommodations.
Schedule a Campus Tour or visit key locations including the Veterans Resource Center in Jarvis Hall, Brown-Lupton University Union (commonly referred to as The BLUU), and Mary Couts Burnett Library.
Check your TCU email regularly for announcements and opportunities from the Office of Veterans Services and campus partners. Stay connected with the Student Veterans Alliance and Veterans Services to learn about events, resources, scholarships, and opportunities throughout the year.