Student Handbook: Support Programs
Support Programs
Seeking a sense of belonging or personalized guidance? Our support programs are designed to empower military-connected students, veterans, foster care alumni, and others navigating the college experience. We offer tailored resources to help you thrive - academically, personally, and professionally.
Email SupportPrograms@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
Hand in Hand (Foster Care)
Dallas College’s foster care program is designed to support students who were involved in the foster care system by providing professional guidance, educational support, and mentoring. Dedicated staff work with a campus-wide network of champions to assist students by focusing on their recruitment, retention, and success.
In addition to working one-on-one with students, the foster care program provides social activities, study groups, field trips and visits to workforce partners and four-year institutions.
Email WeCare@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
Military-Connected Services (MCS)
Military-Connected Services (MCS)staff members at Dallas College serve as advisors and advocates and meet with U.S. military-connected students face-to-face or virtually to strategize academic and career plans. MCS also helps with job placement and transferring upon degree or certificate completion.
Staff work one-on-one with students to provide academic interventions and connection to various campus resources to improve academic performance. In addition, staff provides support for all students using military-connected educational benefits, including: GI Bill®*, VA Vocational Retraining and Employment (VR&E), Texas Hazlewood Act, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), and MyCAA. Find out how to apply for and receive educational benefits.
Email DCVeterans@DallasCollege.edu for more information.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
