Steps to Enrollment

Thank you for your interest in attending San Jacinto College. If you are new to San Jacinto College, Admissions have events to help you navigate your first semester. See the list of upcoming events here.

Below is a guide to assist you in the application and use of your veteran education benefits as well as beginning your pathway to success in college and your career. For more information, questions or concerns regarding your veteran education benefits and applying for admissions to San Jacinto College, please contact your Veterans Center at 281-998-6150 x1366.

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.

  • Sign up online via your SOS account.
  • Sign up for a Veteran Benefit Review online through the appointment scheduler:

San Jacinto College - Appointment Scheduler

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)

(If attending another college or to change your program)

  • Complete the Change of Program/Place Training form (VA Form 1995)

VA Education Benefits | Veterans Affairs

  • Use this address only (VA FORM 1995)

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT OFFICE

4624 FAIRMONT PARKWAY
PASADENA, TX 77504

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

  • Continuing Hazlewood Application subsequent semesters each calendar year:
Federal Benefits (Chapters 33, 31, 35, 1606, 1607)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Certificate of Eligibility (If Veteran served after 9-11-2001)  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 (Hazlewood Veteran, Hazlewood Legacy, Hazlewood Dependent Child/ Spouse)

Education – Texas Veterans Commission

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

DD214 of the Service Member 4 or 7 copy Military transcript

Login for Veterans and Students - TVC Hazlewood (texas.gov)=

Microsoft Word - TVC-ED-2-Hazlewood_Continued_Enrollment_Application, June 2016.docx (texas.gov)

Hazlewood Record of Hours Transcript for the student and the veteran: Continuing Hazlewood Application subsequent semesters each calendar year:

Microsoft Word - Form TVC-ED-1-Texas_Hazlewood_Act_Exemption_Application, June 2016.docx

Certificate of Eligibility or Ineligibility of federal VA benefits 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.

Full Hazlewood Application submitted once a year in the fall or your first semester each calendar year:

Microsoft Word - Form TVC-ED-1-Texas_Hazlewood_Act_Exemption_Application, June 2016.docx

Microsoft Word - TVC-ED-2-Hazlewood_Continued_Enrollment_Application, June 2016.docx (texas.gov)

Continuing Hazlewood Application subsequent semesters each calendar year:

Microsoft Word - TVC-ED-2-Hazlewood_Continued_Enrollment_Application, June 2016.docx (texas.gov)

Hazlewood Record of Hours Transcript for the student and the veteran:

Login for Veterans and Students - TVC Hazlewood (texas.gov)=