State Veterans Benefits (State-Specific Example: Texas Hazlewood Act)

State Government (e.g., Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)

Amount: $Varies (tuition waiver)
Deadline: Varies by institution/semester
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Hazlewood Act provides eligible Texas veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an exemption of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education in Texas.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.0+
  • Demographic: veteran, military-child, military-spouse
  • Texas resident, honorably discharged veteran, or eligible dependent/spouse of a veteran disabled/KIA/MIA
  • Must be enrolled in a public higher education institution in Texas

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • DD-214
  • Proof of Texas residency
  • Transcripts (for continuation)

Timeline

Apply prior to registration for each semester/term. Eligibility must be verified by the institution.

Tips

Thoroughly review all eligibility requirements, as they are very specific. Contact the Veterans Affairs office at your chosen Texas public institution early in the application process.