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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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
  

The Texas Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified veterans,  spouses and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books or supply fees.

Applications now available on Etrieve to replace paper forms for the convenience of our students!

How do I apply?

  • Verify you meet all eligibility criteria
  • Gather all supporting documents
  • Complete the Hazlewood Initial Application (available in E-Forms). Please attach supporting documents to the e-form prior to submitting. 
  • Let the Hazlewood office know as soon as you are registered for class via email ([email protected]).

Initial Eligibility Requirements

Provided below are the basic eligibility requirements to qualify for Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption. 

Veterans

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Residency at the time of entry -
    1. Entered the service in Texas
    2. Declared Texas as the home of record at the time of entry
    3. or was a Texas resident prior to entering the service.
  • Served at least 181 days of active-duty service (excluding basic training and AIT);
  • Received an Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions discharge from service
  • Have no federal veteran's education benefits dedicated to the payment of tuition and fees for example Chapter 33 Post 9/11 Benefits at 100%.
  • Not be in default on a student loan made or guaranteed by the State of Texas

   Supporting Documents (Must be submitted with Initial Application)

  • DD214 Member 4 copy
  • Certificate of Eligibility for VA GI Bill Education Benefits
  • New Hazlewood Database Account Registration Confirmation (screenshot)
  • Returning Hazlewood Online Database Hours Used (screenshot)

Legacy—Transfer of Hazlewood Benefit to a Child.

Allows the veteran who is NOT KIA, MIA or 100 percent disabled to transfer unused hours to a child who is under the age of 26.

 

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Veteran must qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption Act
  • Recipient must be the biological child, stepchild, adopted child or claimed as a dependent for current or previous tax year on IRS 1040
  • must be 25 years old or younger on the first day of class
  • must meet the institution’s resident tuition requirements

 

  Supporting Documents (Must be submitted with Initial Application)

  • DD214 Member 4 copy
  • Certificate of Eligibility for VA GI Bill Education Benefits
  • Birth certificate, marriage certificate (if step parent), adoption papers or IRS tax transcript for prior year
  • New Hazlewood Database Account Registration Confirmation (screenshot)
  • Returning Hazlewood Online Database Hours Used (screenshot)

Child or Spouse—of a Totally and Permanently Disabled or Individually Unemployable Veteran.

Spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans who became totally and permanently disabled or are considered unemployable as a result of a service-connected injury or illness are entitled to each receive 150 credit hours exemption.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Veteran must qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption Act
  • Veteran must be considered 100 percent disabled or unemployable by Veteran Affairs
  • Recipient must be the biological child, stepchild, adopted child, spouse or claimed as a dependent for current or previous tax year on IRS 1040
  • must meet the institution’s resident tuition requirements

 

Supporting Documents (Must be submitted with Initial Application)

  • DD214 Member 4 copy
  • Certificate of Eligibility for VA GI Bill Education Benefits
  • VA Rating Decision Letter
  • Birth certificate, marriage certificate (if step-parent), adoption papers or IRS tax transcript for prior year
  • New Hazlewood Database Account Registration Confirmation (screenshot)
  • Returning Hazlewood Online Database Hours Used (screenshot)

Child or Spouse—of a Service-Related Deceased, Missing in Action, or Killed in Action Veteran.

Spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans who are KIA or died as a result of a service-connected injury or illness, are MIA, are entitled to each receive a 150 credit hours exemption.

 

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Veteran must qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption Act
  • Veteran must be deceased, MIA, or KIA
  • Recipient must be the biological child, stepchild, adopted child, spouse, or claimed as a dependent for current or previous tax year on IRS 1040
  • must meet the institution’s resident tuition requirements

 

  Supporting Documents (Must be submitted with Initial Application)

  • DD214 Member 4 copy
  • Certificate of Eligibility for VA GI Bill Education Benefits
  • Report of Casualty, Form DD - 1300
  • Birth certificate, marriage certificate (if step parent), adoption papers or IRS tax transcript for prior year
  • New Hazlewood Database Account Registration Confirmation (screenshot)
  • Returning Hazlewood Online Database Hours Used (screenshot)

All students using the Hazlewood Exemption must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards as defined by the institution's Financial Aid policy. Please review Central Texas College's SAP policy. 

 

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