Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs

Robert J. Ramirez
Coordinator, (210) 486-3113

Rachel H. Ramirez
Student Services Asst II, (210) 486-3111
Fax Number: (210) 486-3112

The Office of Veterans affairs assists all eligible veterans obtain financial assistance and information on Veterans Benefits while they attend Palo Alto College.

The college participates in educational programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These programs include:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
graphic Chapter 30
Montgomery G.I. Bill Active Duty Educational Assistance Program
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Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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Post Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

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Post-911 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2009
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Survivors and Dependent Educational Assistance Program
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Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program
graphic  Hazelwood Exemption

Note: Chapters 30 and 1606 veterans must verify at the end of every month with the VA in order to receive a check on a timely basis.

The Office of Veterans Affairs also assists Texas veterans in obtaining the Hazelwood Act. This program exempts the qualified individual from payment of all tuition and most fees.