Amount: Tuition and fees exemption
Deadline: Varies by institution
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Hazlewood Act provides eligible Texas veterans, their spouses, and dependent children with an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education in Texas.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- Demographic: Veteran, Military Dependent
- Texas resident
- Served at least 181 days of active military duty (or dependent/spouse of eligible veteran)
- Received an honorable discharge or separation
- Enroll in an eligible Texas public institution
Required Materials
- Application through institutional veterans affairs office
- DD-214
- Proof of residency
Timeline
Apply through the veterans' services office at your chosen Texas public institution. Deadlines align with enrollment.
Tips
Gather all necessary military discharge papers (DD-214) and proof of Texas residency well in advance. Contact your college's veterans' office for guidance.