Important Information for Military Students
Our Midland College Military Resource Center (MRC) is a one-stop source for information which may be useful to both prospective and enrolled student veterans, and their families.
While accepted to Midland College, to take advantage of any military benefits, a few additional requirements must be completed.
When contacting Military Services provide: Full name, email address, and mention which VA Chapter benefits you are interesting in using.
We look forward to showing you how educational benefits can help you in your present and future endeavors.
- Located in the Scharbauer Student Center (SSC)
Room 133 - mcvet@midland.edu
- (432) 685-4511
visit with your Educational Service Officer prior to enrollment
Our Midland College student information system automatically sends an email to students who select one of the following on the ApplyTX application:
- Veteran (former U.S. military service member
- Current U.S. military service member
- Spouse of dependent of a veteran or a current U.S. military service member
- Spouse or dependent of , or a veteran or current U.S. military service member with an injury or illness resulting from military service (service-connected injury/illness)
- Spouse or dependent of a deceased U.S. service member
Jeremy Martinez
Louise Powell
LaDawnia Scott
Military Resource Center
Scharbauer Student Center, Room 133
(432) 685-4511
mcvet@midland.edu
VA educational benefits in the Military Resource Center include:
- Efficient delivery of Veteran’s educational benefits
- Direct program oversight and will serve as the Certifying Official for educational benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Primary certifying official using VA once for Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606 and 1607
- Ensure all college processes align with VA requirements
- Assist Cashier's Office with verification of federal funds received for veteran students
- Assist veterans with academic and career planning
- Liaison between MC and the military community to develop and promote college services to veterans
To receive the max monthly housing allowance, students must be enrolled in fulltime hours:
- 16 weeks = 12 hours
- 8 weeks = 5 1/2 or 6 hours
- 3/4 time = Student receives National Average Basic Housing Allowance
Students may contact the Veterans Affairs for any payment questions at 1-888-442-4551 once courses have been certified.
Financial Aid Advisors
Steven Welch
Scharbauer Student Center, Room 221
(432) 685-5510
swelch@midland.edu
Responsible for students with last names that start with: A-I
Steven received his BBA in Business Management from Angelo State University in 2022. He is currently attending Texas A&M for his Masters of Legal Studies in Risk Management and Compliance with a certificate in Wealth Management. Steven started working in Financial Aid in January of 2023 and he is excited to keep learning and applying his skills towards helping students accomplish their academic goals while saving money. He enjoys his position with Financial Aid as well as the people and students he gets to interact with. He plans on continuing to grow and learn about the Financial Aid world by utilizing resources, webinars, and Financial Aid Conferences given by Midland College.
Steven assists MC students and Veterans in the following areas:
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Brittany Brown
Scharbauer Student Center, Room 222
(432) 685-4693
bbrown@midland.edu
Responsible for students with last names that start with: J-Q
Brittany graduated and earned her High School Diploma at Midland High School. From there, she joined the U.S. Navy where she served one enlistment as a Hull Maintenance Technician. Once exiting the military, she earned her Associate’s in Welding Technology and Bachelor’s in Organizational Management at Midland College. Brittany started working in Financial Aid in July 2022 and she is excited to keep learning and applying her skills towards helping student accomplish their academic goals. Brittany attends frequent webinars and conferences to stay up to date with current regulations and processes in federal aid. Brittany looks forward to connecting with students and helping them achieve their goals.
Brittany assists MC students and Veterans in the following areas:
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Vicky Macias
Scharbauer Student Center, Room 221
(432) 685-4396
vmacias@midland.edu
Responsible for students with last names that start with: R-Z
Vicky attended Midland College and she got her certificate “Small Business Management”, Associates of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Applied Technology. She is currently working on her Masters of Business Administration at UTPB. Vicky started working in Financial Aid in March 2023 and she is excited to keep learning and applying her skills towards helping students accomplish their academic goals. Vicky attends frequent webinars and the Federal Conference each year to keep up with the current regulations and standards for processing student’s financial aid. She looks forward to connecting with students and helping them achieve their goals.
Vicky assists MC students and Veterans in the following areas:
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For tuition information and comparison, see the Net Price Calculator (external site).
A student wishing to receive VA education benefits must complete VA Educational Benefits Agreement Form after you have registered for each enrollment period.
You may complete the form online, in person, or via email at mcvet@midland.edu.
Contact the Military Resource Center to ensure your certification was submitted. If it was submitted, you should call the VA at 1-888-442-4551. The VA representatives at this number can look up your file when you provide them with your VA claim number. They are able to verify or deny receipt of your certification as well as determine whether your payment has been processed.
The Military Resource Center must be notified of any and all changes to the student's information, major, or semester schedule of courses.
All adds, drops and withdrawals must be reported by the veteran in order to receive the applicable benefits correctly. Remember, the veteran will be held responsible for all overpayments.
Changes of address or direct deposit information MUST be reported by the veteran to the VA Processing Office. This can be done by phone at 1-800-442-4551 or on the VA website at either the "WAVE" or the "ASK A QUESTION" feature.
A repeated course may only be certified by the VA if:
- a minimum grade of "C" is required by the department as stated in the catalog to advance
to the next course.
- a course is failed with the grade of an "F" or "W".
- The last semester before graduation is considered a "round out" term. To receive full VA Benefits, you may take 12+ hours and are not limited to courses on your degree plan.
VA students must meet the criteria for satisfactory progress as put forth in the Midland College Catalog & Student Handbook. A student who remains on academic probation for two consecutive terms must be reported to the RPO as making unsatisfactory progress.
Once reported for unsatisfactory progress, benefits are terminated and cannot be resumed until the student attends and regains good academic standing at Midland College. The VA Resource Center will report to the RPO the student’s renewed eligibility for VA education benefits.
Fall and Spring semesters
Fulltime = 12 hours or more
8 weeks = 5 1/2 hours or 6 hours
3/4 time = 9 to 11 hours
1/2 time = 6 hours
Summer semesters
Full Time = 4 hours in each 6-week session; 6 hours in each 8-week session
3/4 Time = 3 hours in each 6-week session; 5 hours in each 8-week session
1/2 Time = 2 hours in each 6-week session; 3 hours in each 8-week session
The Hazlewood Act (Section 54.203, Texas Education Code) exempts Texas veterans from payment of tuition and certain fees at state-supported institutions of higher education. For more information, visit the Texas Veterans Commission website.
Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance Funds
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period of which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded.
To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Midland College will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the Military Service branch.
Instances when a Service member stops attending due to military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.
Institution's schedule for returning unearned TA to the government:
16-week course withdraw submitted
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Before or during weeks 1 - 2
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100% return |
| During weeks 3 - 4 | 75% return |
| During weeks 5 - 8 | 50% return |
| During weeks 9 (60% of course complete) | 40% return |
| During weeks 10 - 16 | 0% return |
8-week course withdraw submitted
| Before or during week 1 | 100% return |
| During week 2 | 75% return |
| During weeks 3 - 4 | 50% return |
| During week 5 (60% of course complete) | 40% return |
| During weeks 6 - 8 | 0% return |
Questions?
Military Resource Center
Scharbauer Student Center (SSC)
Room 225
(432) 685-4511
mcvet@midland.edu