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TRANSITION TO UTA

VETERAN EDUCATION

BENEFITS CAREER READINESS

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

ENGAGEMENT AND BELONGING

At the University of Texas at Arlington we are committed to providing outstanding services and support to our Military-Connected Mavericks. Whether a Veteran, Active Duty, National Guard, Reservist, or Family Member, Military and Veteran Services is here to assist you to thrive in your academic pursuits. Focusing on Transition to academic life, utilization of earned education benefits, health/wellbeing, student involvement/engagement, and becoming career-ready, our team is here for you. We want you to know that no matter the situation our team is available to assist in connecting you with the appropriate resources needed to succeed.




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Mission

Military and Veteran Services recruits, supports, and empowers military-connected students to successfully transition, thrive at UTA, graduate, and achieve their academic and career goals.

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Vision

To create a future where military-connected students are recognized for their strengths, empowered to reach their full potential, and prepared to lead, serve, and succeed at UTA and beyond.

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Our Core Values

Service — We lead with care, respect, and a commitment to student success.

Access — We remove barriers and create pathways to opportunity.

Belonging — We foster connection, community, and belonging.

Empowerment — We build on our students' strengths, leadership, and experiences.

Collaboration — We strengthen partnerships that expand support and opportunity.

Excellence — We pursue continuous improvement through accountability, feedback, and results.

Title 38 USC 3679(e) Compliance

In ccordance with Title 38 US Code § 3679 subsection (e), the University of Texas at Arlington adopts the following additional provisions for any students using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33), Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Ch. 35 benefits or Veterans Readiness & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA.

- Prevent the student’s enrollment;

- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;

- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, students will be required to provide UTA with:

- A copy of his/her VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) - A “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ website: va.gov

- An approval letter or authorization for chapter 31 benefits

 

Veteran and Military-Connected Student Recruitment and Admssions

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) complies with the Department of Defense (DoD) ban on high-pressure tactics to for the purpose of securing Service member enrollment at UTA, bans inducements, commissions, bonuses, or other incentive payment and high-pressure recruitment tactics intended to secure the enrollment of current military service members.

Policy Statement

UTA will not provide any inducements to any individual or entity to secure the enrollment of current military service members or obtain military provided tuition assistance. Inducements include any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount. UTA will refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making  decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. UTA bans high-pressure recruitment tactics such as multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.


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