Veterans and Military Families
Veterans and military families 鈥� welcome to 黑料社!
Navarro began offering classes in September 1946. Most members of the first student body were returning Veterans from World War II looking to take advantage of assistance available under the newly enacted GI Bill庐 of Rights. We continue to proudly serve Veteran students to this day. 黑料社 is committed to helping you succeed as you transition from military to college life.
1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
We encourage students to apply online at ApplyTexas since it speeds up your admission process dramatically. Visit to get started.
NOTE: PROOF OF RESIDENCY
In Texas, a student enrolling in an institution of higher education, must have lived in Texas the one year (12 months) proceeding the first date of enrollment to be classified a Texas resident for tuition purpose. If you have attended school or resided out-of-state, additional proof of residency may be required, and the Office of Admissions reserves the right to determine the validity of documents submitted.
2. PLACEMENT TESTING
Students must take a state-approved placement test and submit test scores at the time of registration. Students otherwise qualified will not be refused admission on the basis of their scores. These results are used in advising and placing students in proper sections of certain course areas. Tests are given at each campus Testing Center by appointment. A photo ID is required and students must complete the prior to taking the TSI Assessment for the first time.
3. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION
All first-time students attending 黑料社, including transfer students as well as students who are not continuously enrolled in fall or spring semesters since Fall 2011, will be required to show evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. Evidence of the student having received the vaccination from an appropriate health practitioner within the past five years must be received in the 黑料社 Admissions at least ten days prior to the student鈥檚 first day in class.
Exceptions and additional information about this policy can be found on the 黑料社 Policy Regarding Bacterial Meningitis page.
4. SUBMIT HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Students need to submit a sealed official high school or college transcripts in person to the Office of Admissions or send directly to:
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Office of Admissions
3200 W. 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110
All active duty, reserve, and Veteran students must submit any military transcripts awarded. You can request transcripts to be sent to 黑料社:
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Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard:
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Air Force:
A partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to ensure that active duty, former, and retired military personnel receive the credit they earned for their service to our country.
Use the website to request an evaluation of military educational experience that may count toward your college degree.
5. MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
If you are an incoming freshman, you must meet with an academic advisor (listed on your Degree Plan) before you can register for classes.
Transfer or returning students in good standing are encouraged to visit with an academic advisor (listed on your Degree Plan) before choosing classes. However, students in good standing may register.
For appointments, contact an academic advisor at the location you're attending NC:
黑料社-Corsicana: (903) 875-7397
黑料社-Mexia: (254) 562-3848
黑料社-Midlothian: (972) 775-7200
黑料社-Waxahachie: (972) 937-7612
6. COMPLETE VA FORMS
Fill out VA Form 22-1990 (if you have never used VA Education benefits before) or VA Form 22-1995 (if you have used VA Education benefits at another school and now wish to transfer the benefit to Navarro College). These are available through the Veterans Online Application System, or through . Follow the instructions to log in (you may need to create a username and password first) and select the appropriate form when given that option.
Submit a copy of your DD214 or NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) to your VA Certifying Official.
Fill out VA Form 22-5490 or 22-1990e (if you have never used VA Education benefits before) or VA Form 22-5495 or 22-1995e (if you have used VA Education benefits at another school and now wish to transfer the benefit to 黑料社). These are available through the Veterans Online Application System, . Follow instructions to log in (you may need to create a username and password first) and select the appropriate form when given that option
7. SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
Submit your Certificate of Eligibility to the 黑料社 Certifying Official.
This is the letter from the VA that verifies your eligibility for VA Education Benefits. If you have misplaced your Certificate of Eligibility, you may access this document on if you qualify for a premium account, or you may to the VA requesting this document (you may need to create a username and password first).
8. HAZLEWOOD ELIGIBILITY
Determine Hazlewood eligibility and submit application (if applicable)
All Hazlewood Applications must be turned in with the appropriate documentation. Partial applications cannot be accepted.
9. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Use code 003593 when applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through to have your information sent to 黑料社. You will receive a letter with your financial aid awards and further instructions.
Priority deadlines* to apply for financial aid:
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Fall semester: June 1 |
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Spring semester: October 15 |
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Summer terms: March 1 |
*Submitting financial aid documents by the priority deadline reduces the chances of delays in the processing and awarding of financial aid.
Visit the Costs & Aid website for details at www.navarrocollege.edu/costs-aid.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We encourage all students to apply for scholarships. Most scholarships are awarded based upon ACT/SAT scores, grades, declared major, talent, leadership, ambition, and in many cases, financial need. Any one of these could qualify you for one of several different award programs at NC! Find out how and when to apply for Scholarships. Visit the scholarship website for details at www.navarrocollege.edu/scholarships/.
10. REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Contact your advisor and select the courses you want to take.
SPECIAL NOTES
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VA benefits cover only courses that are on your current (singular) degree plan
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VA benefits cannot be used for classes that you have already taken and passed with a letter grade of A, B, C, or D; unless, you are in your last semester before graduation.
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If you are taking developmental (or remedial) courses, you must take on-campus courses. Your VA benefits will not pay for online developmental courses.
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VA benefits will not pay for Physical Education courses for Veterans on AA or AS Degree Programs, unless you are pursuing a Kinesiology Degree, but credit for those courses can be gained by turning in an eligible DD214 to the Office of Admissions.
If you are an incoming freshman, you must meet with an academic advisor (listed on your Degree Plan) before you can register for classes.
Transfer or returning students in good standing are encouraged to visit with an academic advisor (listed on your Degree Plan before choosing classes. However, students in good standing may register.
For appointments, contact an academic advisor at the location you're attending NC:
黑料社-Corsicana: (903) 875-7397
黑料社-Mexia: (254) 562-3848
黑料社-Midlothian: (972) 775-7200
黑料社-Waxahachie: (972) 937-7612
11. REQUEST FOR VA CERTIFICATION
Complete the online. The Request for Certification alerts the 黑料社 Certifying Official that the student has registered and their schedule is finalized. Upon receipt of the request, the Certifying Official will evaluate the student鈥檚 schedule and submit all eligible classes to the VA for certification, thus ensuring that the VA begins payment for the semester at the appropriate time. The Request of Certification should be completed after your class schedule is finalized, but before classes begin, if at all possible. Requests will be processed in the order in which they are received.
12. PAY FOR CLASSES
Students can pay for classes at the Cashier鈥檚 Office or pay 黑料社 tuition in full or in installments online with .
SPECIAL NOTES
If you have Chapter 1606, 1607, 30 (without the Hazlewood Exemption), or 35 (without the Hazlewood Exemption), you will not receive any VA funding until the end of the first month of enrollment. Therefore, you MUST have financial aid or establish a payment plan with 黑料社 to pay for classes before the payment deadline; otherwise, you will be dropped from your courses due to non-payment.
If you have Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill庐), please ensure that you have turned in your Certificate of Eligibility and completed your Request for Certification at least 10 business days before the payment deadline so that you are not dropped from your courses for non-payment. These students will have a 鈥淒o not Drop鈥� hold placed onto their student account to ensure the student is not dropped due to non-payment while 黑料社 awaits payment of tuition and fees from the VA.
13. PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
On Location: All students must bring their class schedule and student ID to the Bookstore. This will aid the Bookstore in pulling the correct books for you. Don鈥檛 forget to bring any scholarship/sponsorship paperwork when you buy your books.
Online: Purchase textbooks online
14. ATTEND CLASS
Get ready to attend class.
GI Bill庐 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at