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These specially trained advisors can help you choose a major, apply for Veterans Affairs benefits and Federal Student aid, and register for classes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">LSC can also evaluate and transfer your military experience into college credit. Prior-Learning Assessment awards college credit, certification or advanced standing for a student\u2019s non-academic experiences and training. Special programs are in place to instantly approve credit hours for select medical occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\"> If you\u2019re a full-time or 3\/4-time LSC student working toward a college degree, vocational or professional certification, you can \u201cearn while you learn\u201d with a VA work-study allowance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">The VetSuccess on Campus program helps veterans, service members, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits, assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/LoneStar.edu\/V\">LoneStar.edu\/V<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">VETERANS RECEIVE SIX CREDIT HOURS in the AAS For Business\/Management Program!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lone Star College is grateful to the veterans and their families who served our country and offers special assistance to ensure the transition from a military to civilian life is a smooth one. 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