Hazlewood Act

To qualify for educational assistance under the state-funded Hazlewood Act, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Citizen of Texas at time of entry into active duty
  • Active military duty of at least 181 consecutive days
  • Less than 150 hours attempted under the Hazlewood Act beginning with the Fall Semester 1995
  • Cannot be in default on a student loan
  • Honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions
  • Limited federal education benefits (loans or work study do not qualify as federal education benefits)
  • Must be ineligible for G.I. Bill benefits
  • Must be a resident according to state requirements at time of enrollment


The Hazlewood Act covers the following:

  • All tuition and fees other than property deposit fees and student service fees
  • Parallel study courses
  • Continuing Education courses – approved on a course by course basis – Not all Continuing Education courses can be waived.

 

 The 79th Legislature has approved Senate Bill 101, mandating a statewide Hazlewood database to track the 150 hours limit.  All Hazlewood recipients must complete a new application form each semester. You may go online to www.collegefortexans.com, click on 'Military in Texas' to print the application or use this shortcut. Once you have completed the application, you must turn it in to the Dean of Admissions at least 1 week prior to the begining of the semester. After your Hazlewood exemption has been approved, you must also bring a copy of your schedule to the Financial Aid Office each semester you want to use your Hazlewood exemption. Failure to comply will result in tuition charges for which you will be responsible.