Hiring Our Heroes - Dallas
TXU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Dallas-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veteran Education in Dallas (2026 Guide)
Dallas, Texas veteran education benefits: GI Bill, state tuition waivers, and free academic counseling for veterans and dependents.
About education for veterans in Dallas
Dallas (population 1,304,379) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Dallas is delivered through VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas). This page lists verified education resources filtered to Dallas, plus the broader Texas guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Texas offers one of the most generous veteran education benefit packages in the nation, highlighted by the Hazelwood Act — which provides up to 150 hours of free tuition at any Texas public college or university. Combined with federal GI Bill benefits, VA vocational rehabilitation, and robust campus veteran support services, Texas veterans have unparalleled access to affordable, high-quality education and training.
This guide covers every education benefit available to Texas veterans, from the Hazelwood Act and its Legacy provisions to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, veteran-friendly institutions, and vocational training options across the state.
Education resources in Dallas
Dallas American Job Center - Veterans Services
TXDepartment of Labor American Job Center serving Dallas veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Student Veterans of America - Dallas Chapter
TXStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Dallas area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Dallas Veterans Upward Bound
TXDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Dallas-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Dallas Community College Veterans Resource Center
TXVeterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Dallas area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Dallas
TXVocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Dallas veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Statewide education resources serving Dallas
These Texas programs are not based in Dallas but accept residents.
Killeen Veterans Upward Bound
TXDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Killeen-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
El Paso Veterans Upward Bound
TXDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving El Paso-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America - El Paso Chapter
TXStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the El Paso area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Austin
TXVocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Austin veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America - Fort Worth Chapter
TXStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Fort Worth area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Student Veterans of America - San Antonio Chapter
TXStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the San Antonio area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
San Antonio Veterans Upward Bound
TXDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Antonio-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Houston Veterans Upward Bound
TXDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Houston-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can a veteran get education help in Dallas?
- Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Dallas and the surrounding Texas area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Texas education guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
- What is the closest VA facility to Dallas?
- Veterans in Dallas are typically served by VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas). Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
- Are these Dallas education resources free for veterans?
- Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.