Steps to Enrollment

VA FIRST STEPS TO ENROLL

Most Veterans are exempt from college placement testing.  Meet with a VA Educational Planner to determine if testing is needed prior to enrollment. 

Proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to class registration.  **College students under the age of 22 years old are required to have the vaccination. **

For more information and a list of exemptions visit:  Meningitis Information | San Jacinto College

 

It is mandatory for all first time in college students, including former Dual Credit students, to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) prior to registering for classes.

SOS Login | San Jacinto College

SOS (Student Online System)

  • Click First Time User
  • Contact TechSupport at 281-998-6137 if you receive an error

REQUIRED: all official transcripts from high school (if first time in college or applying for financial aid), and college, university, and military transcript

  • Request your Military Transcripts (Army, Marine, Navy, Coast Guard):

Home page (doded.mil)

  • Request your Community College of the Air Force: 

Community College of the Air Force Transcripts > Air University (AU) > CCAF Article Display

MAIL ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO:

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
13735 BEAMER ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77089

  • Approval from VA education benefits may take 25- 45 business days

Education and Training Home (va.gov)

  • Apply for Federal Benefits:

How to Apply for The GI Bill | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships in addition to your VA educational benefits

  • FAFSA:

Federal Student Aid

  • San Jacinto College Scholarships: 

Our Opportunities - San Jacinto College (academicworks.com)

Discuss test results, degree plans, and course requirements. Schedule an appointment by choosing “Veterans”:

San Jacinto College - Appointment Scheduler

  • Login to your SOS account to search for classes and build your class schedule. 

Once registered for classes submit your documents via the online certification request:

VA Certification Request Form | San Jacinto College

Federal Benefits (Chapters 33, 31, 35, 1606, 1607)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Certificate of Eligibility (If Veteran served after 9-11-2001)                                                                                  **VR&E (CH31) requires a purchase order number that your counselor will place into the Tungsten system. 
  • DD214 of the Service Member 4 or 7 copy.                    
  • Schedule Fee Bill (Displays the courses you are enrolled in, and the cost of tuition and fees). Save document as a pdf (print to pdf) on your computer to upload.
  • Detailed Degree Evaluation (Displays the courses you are enrolled in, on your degree plan). Save document as a pdf (print to pdf) on your computer to upload.
  • Military transcript
Hazlewood Veteran
Hazlewood Legacy
Hazlewood Dependent Child/ Spouse
Tuition Assistance 

https://www.sanjac.edu/admissions-aid/veteran-services/tuition-assistance