Getting Started
These six steps can be completed concurrently:
- Apply for Admission at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
- Visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn about grants, loans, scholarships and the FAFSA form.
- Visit the Registrar’s Office for information on federal VA and Texas state programs of education.
- Visit the Texas A&M University-Commerce Veterans & Military Services office Room 130 in the Student Access and Success Center to apply for VA education benefits:
- Bring required paperwork (certificate of eligibility, VA application and DD-214 or NOBE.
- Fill out your VA Enrollment Card/Gold Card (PDF)
- Fill out your VA Application/Transfer (VONAPP) form for the benefit in which you are qualified.
- New undergraduate students must register for Orientation.
- Graduate student orientation is located here.
The purpose of New Student Orientation is to provide student the opportunity to:
- Meet with and receive advising with success coaches.
- Register for classes.
- Acquire student ID card and parking permit.
- Pay tuition and fees.
- Learn more about services and resources available to enhance success.
During the Semester
Each semester it is your responsibility to notify the A&M-Commerce Veterans & Military Services office (Room 130; Student Access and Success Center) if you:
- Change your degree program major and/or minor
- Change your address
In addition, you should report any:
- added/dropped classes
- withdrawal from the university
- incomplete or missing grades
The changes are required to be reported to the veterans’ affairs regional office. While we do our best to report these changes on your behalf, it is still your responsibility to notify us.



