Student Veterans of America Posts in-state Tuition Map
The SVA listed states offering in-state tuition to out-of-state veterans. (See map.) Texas veterans attending school in-state may be eligible for the Hazelwood Act.
2014 Cost of Living Adjustment Raised 1.5%
Learn more from Military.com.
VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends
Information from DFAS on resuming services
Veterans Day Parade
Tuesday November 11 2014 Parade in Downtown Austin, TX
Additional resources
- 1-877-WAR-VETS (627.8387) Vet Center Combat Call Center
- 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) Women Veteran’s Call Center
Important VA Disability Benefits Information
Secondary Service Connection and Veterans Disability Benefits
Veterans Field Guide to Government Shutdown
Download the 2013 Veterans Field Guide to Government Shutdown (PDF)
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Please join the Austin area Veterans as they perform their stories of service.
Texas Rowing For All Veterans Program
Texas Rowing For All focuses on enriching and transforming lives of veterans, service members and citizens with disabilities through active water sports-including rowing, SUP, canoeing, and kayaking. More...
Toll Road Exemption for Select Veterans Program
In a gesture to honor veterans, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a measure at today's Commission meeting to grant free passage for select veterans on several toll roads in Texas. Read more from Mobility Authority
VA Offers New Programs and Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces several new programs and services available. Topics range from the women Veterans healthcare call center, to the childcare pilot program and payments for caregivers
VA Services for Women Veterans
In June, VA’s Women Veterans Call Center started to contact women Vets to educate them on VA health care and gender-specific services available at VA facilities. Women's Healthcare Initiative.
New Program Benefiting Unemployed Veterans
Are you between the ages of 35 and 60? Are you currently unemployed, but willing to start a new career? The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) could help you get back to school to receive the training you need. The program is extremely limited but is still taking applications through September 20, 2012, and the VRAP will then begin another round of applications in October. Check out this blog to get additional information and see if you qualify.
Stipends for Family Caregivers
The Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program provides training for family caregivers. Family caregivers will receive an average $1,600 in monthly stipend payments and other benefits.
New Law Exempts Disabled Veterans from Property Tax
Are you a homeowner and disabled veteran? Do you know a neighbor, friend or family member who is a disabled veteran and who owns his or her own home? Veterans who are 100% disabled or unemployable as determined by the US Department of Veterans Affairs may qualify to receive a total exemption for property taxes. For further information contact the tax office at 854-9473 or visit the Travis County Tax Office web site.
