First, visit the Hazlewood website and review its content. Next, print out the Hazlewood application and submit the required documents. To transfer you Hazlewood benefits to your children visit our Hazlewood Legacy FAQ.
Once you have reviewed the Hazlewood website you will need to submit the following documents to the TWU Veterans Program.
Veterans need to submit the following documents:
1) Hazlewood application
2) DD214 –Military discharge form
3) VA benefit letter - Only need if veteran served after 09/10/2001
Qualified dependents need to submit the following documents:
1) Hazlewood application
2) DD214 –Military discharge form
3) VA benefit letter stating approval for Chapter 35 DEA benefits or
4) VA letter showing medical disability rating of 100%
You will need to fax the Hazlewood packet to (940) 898- 3097 attn: VA Representative. Contact the TWU Veterans Program at (940) 898- 3069 for more information.
What is a DD214 form and how can I get another copy?
The DD214 is military discharge record. All veterans are given this form once they leave military service. You can request a copy of the needed DD214 through The National Archives:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
What is a VA benefit letter and how do I receive one?
The VA benefit letter (aka Hazlewood letter) is an official correspondence from the VA stating your education benefits status. The letter will usually state you have exhausted your benefits or you are no longer eligible to receive the Montgomery GI Bill.
You can request a letter from the Regional VA Office 1-888-442-4551.
What is the difference between the Hinson-Hazlewood and the Hazlewood Act? The Hinson-Hazlewood is the name for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s loan program.
The Hazlewood Act is a tuition exemption program designed to provide an education benefit to honorably discharged or separated Texas veterans or to qualified dependent children.
What is the Hazlewood Legacy program?
The Hazlewood Legacy program is a benefit granted under the Texas Hazlewood Act and is designed to allow Texas veterans to transfer their unused Hazlewood hours to their children. Unfortunately spouses of Texas veterans are not eligible for the Legacy program. For more information please review our Hazlewood Legacy FAQ.
What does the Hazlewood act pay for?
The tuition waiver will cover the cost of all tuition fees and charges, including fees for correspondence courses, but excluding property deposit fees, student service fees and any fees or charges for books, lodging, board, or clothing. The Hazlewood Act is a tuition exemption program; there is no money awarded to the student.
What classes does the Hazlewood act cover?
Currently the Hazlewood Act covers all courses offered at TWU except for the Continuing Education courses that receive no state tax support.
How long can I use my Hazlewood Act benefits?
Starting fall 1995, the Hazlewood Act can be used up to a maximum of 150 attempted credit hours. Credit hours attempted prior to Fall 1995 do not apply to the 150 credit hour limit.
I used the Hazlewood Act at another university. Do I need to fill another application?
Yes! You need to fill out the “Previous Hazlewood Recipient” application and submit a copy of your DD214 and VA benefit letter. State law requires all universities to maintain their own Hazlewood tuition exemption files. Each university is also required to obtain a written record of attempted Hazlewood hours from all previously attended institutions.
Can I track how many Hazlewood hours I have used?
Yes, the Texas Higher Education Board provides an online student database: Hazlewood Student Database.
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