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Our mission is to empower veterans, fostering a dynamic community that supports their pursuit of academic and personal achievements.

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06/11/2025

The STC Office of Student Veteran Affairs participated in an outreach event for troops under Operation Lone Star this morning—many of whom are wrapping up their mission and preparing to return home.

We’ll be back again soon and will continue supporting similar outreach efforts throughout the summer. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

06/05/2025

Veterans Upward Bound is hosting a College Bootcamp on June 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for veterans interested in pursuing higher education!

Enjoy lunch and learn about education benefits, financial assistance, and other valuable resources.

Representatives from TTBH Veteran Center, Chicanos por la Causa, and Wounded Warrior Project will also be there to support your journey.

📅 June 13, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization (CIC)
307 E. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX 78596
📝 See flyer for details!

05/17/2025

The Office of Student Veteran Affairs at South Texas College took part in this morning’s Whole Health and Caregiver Summit—hosted by Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and organized by the VA’s Whole Health Program team. Staff were invited to share information on veteran education benefits, drawing from both institutional knowledge and lived experience.

In addition to the event itself, attendees were given a look at Tropical’s on-site Veteran Center—a space equipped with a kitchenette, laundry room, and showers. Resources like these can offer a much-needed reset for veterans navigating temporary setbacks, and our office is glad to be able to connect students with them when needed.

05/09/2025

This month’s RGV Veterans Coalition meeting took place in the Starr County Veterans Service Office, hosted by Mr. Rosbell (Ross) Barrera—Executive Director of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation, retired U.S. Army colonel, and Starr County Veterans Service Officer.

Mr. Barrera welcomed coalition members into one of the most unique office spaces the group has had the opportunity to visit. The meeting began with a quiet moment of reflection to honor Rogelio Alemán II—a U.S. Army veteran, STC student, and coalition member—who passed away earlier this week at the age of 48.

Mr. Barrera also shared a brief history of Rio Grande City and its residents’ long-standing tradition of military service, including local participation in conflicts dating back to the Civil War. He highlighted the Old Rio Grande City Cemetery, a historic site along the main road that dates back to the Civil War era and is the final resting place of multiple veterans from that period, along with other notable figures from Rio Grande City’s early history.

The South Texas College Office of Student Veteran Affairs was invited to provide updates on current outreach initiatives and to highlight efforts to expand support in the Starr County region through the Veterans Office established at the STC campus in 2022.

05/06/2025

We are saddened to share news of the passing of former STC student and U.S. Army veteran, Rogelio Aleman. He remained active in the community throughout his life, serving as a board member with Keep McAllen Beautiful and recently running for a seat on the McAllen ISD Board of Trustees.

In recent months, Mr. Aleman would stop by our office to share flyers for the community initiatives he was involved in and often spoke about his hope to return to school when the time was right.

Our office extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow veterans.

04/24/2025

The Office of Student Veteran Affairs joined student services across campus at today’s On the Hunt for Success Fair, hosted by Phi Theta Kappa. We had great conversations with students, connected them to valuable resources—and even got a salute in with Jerry the Jaguar!

04/14/2025

Happening now! We’re here until 1pm!

04/11/2025

STC’s Veterans Resource Expo is happening this Monday, April 14 from 9 AM to 1 PM!

We’ll be joined by a range of organizations offering veteran support and career opportunities, including:

Customs and Border Protection, Veterans Affairs, Texas Veterans Commission, and the Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office, among many others.

Whether you’re looking for resources, benefits assistance, or career options, this event is for you!

Open to the public. No parking permit needed during the event.

Check out the official STC post below and help us spread the word!

04/08/2025

If you got this text earlier—yes, it’s real!

South Texas College is hosting a Veterans Resource Expo on Monday, April 14th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pecan Campus, in the Student Union Ballroom (Building U, 2nd floor).

This event is open to all veterans, not just current students. We’ll have 25+ veteran-serving organizations offering support with education, housing, employment, VA benefits, healthcare, and more. Whether you’re currently in school, considering a return, or just looking for resources—this is for you!

Parking enforcement will be suspended during the event on the south side of campus, so veterans from the community can attend without worrying about a permit. (Regular rules resume after the event.)

Spread the word, bring a friend, and we’ll see you there!

03/12/2025

To better serve our veterans, the South Texas College Office of Student Veteran Affairs and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities participated in Military Cultural Competency training today. We sought out this training to strengthen our ability to support those who have served our great nation. 🇺🇸

While we regularly undergo training on policies and procedures, this session provided a deeper understanding of the unique experiences and challenges veterans face.

Led by Army veteran and TVC-certified Veteran Peer Service Coordinator Anthony Beltran, this training enhanced our ability to connect with and advocate for those who have served. This is one of many steps toward improving veteran services at STC, with continued initiatives aimed at better serving our veteran community.

02/27/2025

Wild 104, iHeartRadio, and the U.S. Army brought the energy to campus today! Great turnout and student engagement all around. If you missed them, don’t worry… they’ll be back next month!

01/28/2025

This morning, our campus veterans office partnered with Chicanos Por La Causa to promote the wide range of support they provide to veterans and their families. From housing and financial assistance to health care navigation and mental health programs, they are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our veteran community. Thank you for your commitment to those who served!

Address

3201 W. Pecan Boulevard
McAllen, TX
78501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19568726723

Website

http://www.southtexascollege.edu/veterans/

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