Purpose and Mission
Purpose
The purpose of the Club is to support, connect, and empower military veterans, active service members, and their allies within the McMurry University community.
Mission Objectives
- Foster camaraderie and mentorship among student veterans and supporters.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of military service within the campus community.
- Facilitate veterans’ transition into academic and civilian life.
- Engage in leadership, service, and community outreach initiatives.
All McMurry Students Welcome to Join!
VA education enrollment verification is required monthly.
As of January 2026, VA education beneficiaries must verify their enrollment each month before their monthly benefit payments can be processed. Once verified, payment processing may take five to seven calendar days.
VA Benefits and Resources
Education benefits, claims, and support.
Explore official VA and McMurry resources for education benefits, disability claims, military records, health care, and local support.
Education Benefits
Review education, training, and certification resources.
Montgomery GI Bill Benefits (Ch. 30)
Learn how qualifying veterans and service members may receive funding for school or training.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (Ch. 31)
Explore education, training, employment, and independent-living support for qualifying veterans and service members.
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33)
Review eligibility, tuition, housing, books, supplies, and monthly enrollment verification guidance.
Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Ch. 35)
Access DEA information for eligible dependents and spouses of qualifying veterans or service members.
VA Education & Training Benefits
Discover, apply for, and manage education benefits through the official VA education portal.
McMurry VA Certification
Students using VA benefits should connect with the VA School Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office.
Claims, Records, and Local Support
Use current, official resources to find assistance and manage your benefits.
File a VA Disability Claim
Learn how to prepare, submit, and support a claim for VA disability compensation.
Find an Accredited Representative
Get help from a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization representative, claims agent, or attorney.
Request Military Records
Request a DD214, service records, awards, qualifications, and other military documents.
Abilene Vet Center
Access confidential counseling, transition support, referrals, and connections to VA and community resources.
Abilene VA Clinic
Find local VA health services, clinic information, operating hours, and appointment resources.
VA West Texas Health Care
Explore health services, locations, contact information, and programs available throughout the West Texas VA system.
Need help filing a claim? Consider working with a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization representative, claims agent, or attorney. McMurry University and the Veterans Club do not provide claims or legal advice.
Event Photos
Veterans Club photo galleries.
Explore photos from Veterans Club events, service projects, and campus recognitions.
Wellness Resources
Support for health and well-being.
Connect with confidential campus counseling, veteran-specific mental-health care, and immediate crisis support.
Immediate, Confidential Support
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones can connect with a qualified responder 24/7. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
McMurry Counseling Center
Professional counseling in a safe, confidential environment for McMurry students and employees.
VA Mental Health Care
Explore VA treatment options, mental-health conditions, confidential support, and ways to connect with care.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
McMurry Resources
Support for military-connected students.
Find McMurry admissions, education benefits, and accessibility resources for veterans, service members, and their families.
Military Students
Review admissions and support information for veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected students.
Veteran Education Benefits
Find McMurry policies, procedures, and contacts for students using VA education benefits.
Accessibility and Accommodations
Learn about accessibility services and how eligible students can request academic or campus accommodations.
Ready to connect with the Veterans Club?
Whether you are a veteran, currently serving, a dependent, connected to the military community, or an ally, all McMurry students are welcome.
Complete the form to join or request more information.
Veterans Club Executive Committee and Sponsors
Sponsors:
