


Texas State Technical College

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
39.34
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
49.85
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
11.37
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
92.3
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
50.7
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.04
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
50.7
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
50.7
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
92.3
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
11.37
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
49.85
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
39.34

Why you should attend?
Our goal is to make your transition from military to student life a seamless one. You've served our country -- let us help serve you in your career transition. Texas State Technical College (TSTC) takes pride in providing the best career training for our veterans and is a strong advocate for veterans to get hired after graduation.
Top Degrees

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems.

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $5,877 | $1,019 |
Fees | N/A | N/A |
Room | $4,993 | $4,993 |
Board | $2,970 | $2,970 |
Books | $1,788 | $1,156 |
Other Expenses | $4,743 | $4,743 |
Totals | $20,371 | $14,881 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Fees | N/A | N/A |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | N/A | N/A |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- ACT or SAT test scores required for admission
- ACT or SAT test score requirements waived for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Participates in the Veterans Upward Bound program
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Study skills workshops
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes