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The University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Services & Resources

2,109 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
TRUE Credit for Military Training

Is The University of Texas at Arlington a Good School for Veterans?

As someone with prior military experience, it's a good idea to check how well the school services veterans before signing those admission papers. So we've gathered facts about The University of Texas at Arlington veterans and their studies to help you make your college decision. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: The University of Texas at Arlington GI Bill® Information

Our Veterans Report on UT Arlington Includes:

How Does UT Arlington Rank for Veterans?

The University of Texas at Arlington was not ranked on the <nil> [Best Schools for Veterans list[(/rankings/veterans). This usually means that not enough data related to veterans was available.

How Many Veterans Go to UT Arlington?

Colleges with a large veteran population are better equipped to support and accommodate those who have had military experience.

The VA reports that there are 2,109 GI Bill® students at UT Arlington. Around 4.39% of students at the school are using the GI Bill® since the total enrollment at UT Arlington is 48,072. Putting that into perspective, the Student Veterans of America estimates that about three-four percent of all college students in America are veterans.

This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill® and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. This does not include active-duty military personnel who are attending the college via Tuition Assistance. Therefore, the potential total military population could be larger than this.

Federal Veteran Programs at UT Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
Principles of ExcellenceYes
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Yes
Vet Success on Campus (VSOC)Yes
Eight KeysYes

What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.

Career and Vocational Support
Educational and Vocational Assessments and Counseling
Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements.
Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs.
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency.
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
Benefits Support
Willingness to accommodate a full-time VA employee.
Assistance to Veterans applying for other VA benefits.
Community and on-campus outreach.
Educational and Vocational Assessments and Counseling.
Adjustment counseling to resolve problems that interfere with completion of education programs and entrance into employment.
Referrals for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment through VHA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, or Vet Centers.
Referrals to community organizations as needed.
Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.
Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.
Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.
Counseling Support
Referrals for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment through VHA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, or Vet Centers.
Adjustment counseling to resolve problems that interfere with completion of education programs and entrance into employment.
Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries.
Referrals to community organizations as needed.
Spouse and Dependents Support
Survivors and Dependents Assistance.
Communication with student veterans and their dependents to address questions regarding VA education benefits, health services, and general VA benefits.

The University of Texas at Arlington does have a student veterans group.

Does UT Arlington Give Credit for Military Training?

Implied No Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
At this time, UT Arlington does not offer college credit for life experience.

UT Arlington might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Contact the school to find out more about the particulars.

UT Arlington Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Yes Air Force ROTC
Yes Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
UT Arlington does offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:

Complaints to the VA About UT Arlington

Our data shows that this school has not received any complaints at the VA.

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

**GI Bill® 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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibil.

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