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Upon release from TDCJ, those offenders who discharge their sentence should contact the Rehabilitation
Programs Division, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77340 to make arrangements for reimbursement of charges
made to their post-secondary education reimbursement accounts for college tuition and testing (936-437-
6299).
In some instances, an inmate may not be required to reimburse certain state reimbursable costs.
If an inmate is dropped from a course and the reason is deemed excused, he will not be liable for the reimbursement.
*Students with felony or INS detainer are not eligible for reimbursement and must pay all tuition costs from their trust
fund account.
Texas Education Grant (TPEG)
Trinity Valley Community College offers a tuition grant that provides assistance to students with financial need. TVCC
makes TPEG awards from its own resources and as funds are available. No individual award may be more than the
student’s financial need. A TVCC counselor can provide additional information concerning the TPEG.
Hazlewood Act Benefits
A veteran may be entitled to apply for a waiver of tuition by Trinity Valley Community College if he meets the
following requirements:
If an inmate was a Texas resident at the time of induction into military service, he may be eligible for financial aid. He
must provide a DD214 Member 4 and a letter from the V.A. stating that he has no education benefits remaining to
apply. Conditions for eligibility include 180 days of active service, and an honorable or general discharge under
honorable conditions. The inmate may not be in default on any student loan. The address of the regional V.A. Office to
request your DD214 Member 4 is 701 Clay Ave. Waco, TX 76799. The address of the regional V.A. Office to request a
letter regarding ineligibility for V.A. benefits is P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888.
Students enrolled at TDCJ units are not eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill /V.A. education benefits through TVCC. The
College is not approved by the Texas Workforce Commission and Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students
who are currently incarcerated.
Payment by Check or Money Order
TVCC allows direct payment of tuition by cashiers check or money order.
Please make checks/money orders payable
to Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) and mail to:
The Trinity Prison Project
P.O. Box 2530
Palestine, TX 75802
Questions regarding tuition reimbursement after release from TDCJ should be directed to:
Rehabilitation Programs Division (RPD)
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
P.O. Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-437-8603
