- Student Success
- On-Campus Resources
- Military-Affiliated Student Orgs
- Federal Resources
- Texas Resources
- Ft. Worth Resources
- Career Resources
- Mental Health Resources
Student Success Center
Veterans Services is part of the larger Student Success network at TCU. From course-based tutoring, success coaching, TCU Pro Skills microcredential program, and the TCU Transfer Experience, you’ll find a ton of useful information here.
https://studentsuccess.tcu.edu/
Student Access and Accommodation works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities.
https://www.tcu.edu/access-accommodation/index.php
Academic Advising
TCU Academic Advisors provide comprehensive support in course planning and schedule building to help students achieve their academic goals. In addition to their college- and degree-specific advisor, any student can receive assistance by connecting with the Academic Advising Helpline by phone, email or in person: https://www.tcu.edu/academics/advising/index.php
The Veterans Resource Center, located in Jarvis Hall on the 2nd floor, provides the following to support student veterans in their success at TCU.
The VRC includes a small meeting room, a 3-work station study room and multi-purpose lounge space. Resources include extensive supplies to support veteran student success, from school supplies and technology, to snacks and campus marketing- all with the unique needs of our student vets as supported by data and student feedback.
- Charging stations and power strips
- Print station and supplies
- Day-use lockers
- Meal prep station (fridge, freezer, microwave, utensils)
- Coffee and snacks
- Digital displays for study and campus marketing
- Dry erase boards
- Basic study supplies for those in need
- Academic support resources
- 3 work station study room with monitors, a lab pc with webcam, white noise machine, and wireless noise cancelling headphones
- Resource materials and campus and external organization freebies
Also in Jarvis: lactation room on 1st floor, Religious & Spiritual Life, Counseling and Mental Health Center (including the gaming community popular with some vets), Office for Connection Culture, and various study and lounge nooks.
Transfer Connection Space: As a veteran, you are also entitled to services and support provided to transfer students including events and the Transfer Connection Space located inside Molly Reid Hall. The TCS includes very similar amenities to the VRC and is accessed by TCU ID only. To access the space, we recommend mapping to 2855 W Bowie St, Fort Worth, TX 76109. This entrance is on the north side of the building facing the Tucker Technology Center. Enter through the main doors (seen below, 2 sets of double glass doors, you’ll tap your TCU ID to get in), once in the lobby area, turn left and proceed down the hall until almost to the end, pass the restroom on the left and tap your TCU ID to enter through the double doors with the small windows on top.
Student organizations evolve with student-interest and participation. To view the military-affiliated student organizations that are currently active and registered, log in (Single Sign-On) to TCU Engage and search by keywords: vets/veteran, military, etc. From there, you can view the content uploaded by the organizations and names and contact information for officers and faculty/staff advisors. Unofficial and/or unregistered student organizations are not included in this directory.
U.S. Department of Federal Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families. It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guarantees, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services of nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.
Texas Veterans Commission
A resource for Texas veterans, their families, and their survivors.
TexVet
Services include confidential mental health services, individual and family needs assessments, referrals to community resources, support groups, education and advocacy.
Grace After Fire
Provides the means for women veterans to gain self-knowledge and self-renewal.
http://www.graceafterfire.org/about-us.html
Soldier’s Angels
Provides aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing veteran population.
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
Organizes legal clinics to coordinate with individual volunteer attorneys who provide consultation and legal counseling in family, consumer, finance, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, landlord, tenant, criminal and other legal matters.
Texas Veterans Land Board
Administers benefits exclusively for Texas veterans.
Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Provides full-time support to veterans and their families.
Meals for Vets
Helps veterans battling hunger by providing daily, nutritious meals.
VA North Texas Health Care System
VA North Texas Health Care System is a progressive health care provider in the heart of Texas that covers 38 counties in Texas and two in southern Oklahoma.
http://www.northtexas.va.gov/locations/fwopc.asp
Tarrant County Veteran Services
An advocate agency established to assist veterans and their survivors to obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Texas. TCU Veterans Services is a part of and is funded by Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.
The Veterans Coalition of Tarrant County
The Mission of Veterans Coalition of Tarrant County is to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families. Their goal is to facilitate access to education, employment, and life needs.
City of Fort Worth
TCU Center for Career & Professional Development
The TCU Center for Career & Professional Development maintains veteran-specific resources and expertise as well as collaborates with each school/college within TCU to host networking and career prep events that are specific to various areas of study. Students should visit the Center for Career and Professional Development as early as possible in their time at TCU to develop a resume for use during college and continue to develop it through their time at TCU in preparation for next steps, whether that be in the workforce or graduate school.
Explore all the resources the TCU Center for Career and Professional Development has to offer online here , meet your Career Consultant , visit in-person, search for an internship or job on or off-campus, and utilize TCU’s veteran-specific tips here.
TCU Counseling and Mental Health
All TCU students are able to use TCU Counseling and Mental Health services
https://counseling.tcu.edu/student-services/
24/7 counseling helpline: The helpline can be reached at 817-257-SAFE (817-257-7233)
Emergencies: TCU PD 817-257-7777
TexVet
TexVet is a state program connecting Service Members, Veterans, Families, and those that serve them to fully vetted information and resources, in an easy-to-find format. Search by County: https://texvet.org/services?cc[]=310
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
Support for the deaf or hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Homeless Support, Call: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources
Mental health support and resources for family members, community partners, etc. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp
Texas Suicide Prevention Council
Texas Suicide Prevention initiative is the result of a collaborative effort throughout the state of Texas of community-based organizations, state and local agencies, academic institutions and many others who work together to reduce suicides in Texas. You can find more information, tools, training, and about this effort and its organizers here: https://texassuicideprevention.org/