Comprehensive Guide to Hazlewood Act for Texas Veterans
Detailed overview of the Hazlewood Act provided by the Texas Veterans Commission, including eligibility requirements, supporting documents needed, the role of TVC in administering the exemption program, and information on educational benefits for veterans and dependents. Learn how to start helping veterans access these valuable resources.
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Hazlewood Act Overview Hazlewood Act Overview Texas Veterans Commission Veterans Education Department Hazlewood Act Branch May 5, 2022 Helping Veterans Starts Here
Agenda Agenda Overview Eligibility Requirements Supporting Documents 85th Legislature Update Points of Contact / Website Questions Helping Veterans Starts Here
Overview Overview TVC Role Hazlewood Act Exemption Hazlewood Act Exemption TVC Role Administer the Texas Hazlewood Act tuition and fees exemption program for eligible Texas veterans and other eligible persons. Rulemaking authority in consultation with THECB and institutions of higher education (Tex. Ed. Code 54.341(i), Rules at Title 40, Texas Administrative Code 461). Statutorily obligated to assist veterans and dependents to obtain the exemption (Tex. Govt. Code 434.0079(a)). Conduct outreach to outside groups. Assist schools in determining veteran eligibility. Maintain database to monitor exemption use. The institution of higher education (IHE) is the final decision making authority on student eligibility. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Overview Overview TVC Role Hazlewood Act Exemption Hazlewood Act Exemption TVC Role GI Bill / SAA VA determines eligibility of veteran or dependent; not TVC. School may lose approval for non- compliance. SAA approves eligible programs by CFR criteria. VA pays money to the student/school up to one year in arrears. Hazlewood Act IHE determines eligibility of veteran or dependent; not TVC. Mandated for Texas public schools. Eligible classes set by Texas Education Code. IHE not required to grant exemption after term ends. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Eligibility Requirements Eligibility Requirements https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/ Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 214 Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 214 DD Form 214 Acceptable Copies Member 1 Not Acceptable Service 2 VA 3 Member 4 DOL 5 Acceptable State DVA 6 Service 7 Service 8 Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 214 Home of Record or Place of Entry At least one must be Texas Home of Record is set and cannot be changed Domicile change HOR change Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 214 Length of Service Must be greater than 180 days, excluding initial entry training Generally, a veteran whose entire military career has been in a Reserve component(s) must have at least two DD Form 214s to qualify (USAR, USMCR, USNR, USAFR, USCGR, ARNGUS, ANGUS) Contact TVC if you have questions Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 214 Character of Service Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions (General) Also Acceptable: General (Under Honorable Conditions) General Under Honorable Conditions Not Acceptable: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Other Than Honorable Bad Conduct Dishonorable Uncharacterized Contact TVC if you have questions Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents NA Form 13038 Authorized Substitute Used when a DD Form 214 is not at the National Archives Home of Record and/or Place of Entry Into Active Duty must still be verified Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents DD Form 1300 40 TAC 461.90(b)(1) Requirement: proof that the veteran's death (DD FORM 1300) or disability (VA rating decision letter) was a result of an injury or illness directly associated with military service . DD Form 1300 is issued in lieu of a DD Form 214 when a service member dies while on active duty. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter 40 TAC 461.90(b)(1) Requirement: proof that the veteran's death (DD FORM 1300) or disability (VA rating decision letter) was a result of an injury or illness directly associated with military service . VA Summary of Benefits Letter provided proof in one concise document. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Go to eBenefits homepage: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/. Veteran will need to create a Premium account. Log in. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Click on Manage Your Benefits at the bottom of the Dashboard page. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Click on Documents and Records . Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Click on VA Letters . Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Click on Benefit Summary Veteran Benefits . Do not click on Benefit Verification ; you will get the wrong letter. No! Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website VA Benefit VerificationLetter . Cannot be used for Spouse or Child eligibility verification; does not verify disability level or that the disability is permanent and total. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website Select at relevant information: You have one or more service-connected disabilities ; Your combined service-connected evaluation is ; You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your service- connected disabilities ; If necessary, select You are being paid at the 100% rate because you are unemployable due to your service-connected disabilities . Generate letter. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website VA Summary of Benefits Letter If relevant topic not selected ? Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Generation at the eBenefits Website you will not get all the required information. No information on totally and permanently disabled . ? Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter 100% for Individual Unemployability Sample Summary of Benefits Letter for Veteran compensated at 100% for Individual Unemployability. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter VA Summary of Benefits Letter is preferred because contains all pertinent information while maximizing veteran s privacy. Other VA documents can be used at institution s discretion; contact TVC if you have any questions. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter Back Front Sample Qualifying Information Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter 100% Disabled Permanent and Total Helping Veterans Starts Here
Supporting Documents Supporting Documents VA Summary of Benefits Letter 100% Disabled for Individual Unemployability Helping Veterans Starts Here
88th Legislature Update 88th Legislature Update No Changes. Helping Veterans Starts Here
Hazlewood Act Points of Contact Hazlewood Act Points of Contact Rand Binford State Education Programs Supervisor randolph.Binford@tvc.Texas.gov 512-463-8189 Gary Medina Veteran Outreach Coordinator gary.medina@tvc.texas.gov 512-463-6834 Miguel Rodriguez Program Specialist miguel.rodriguez@tvc.texas.gov 512-463-0633 Marcela Clay Program Specialist marcela.clay@tvc.texas.gov 512-463-0636 Veterans Education Program Specialists education@tvc.texas.gov 877-898-3833 Helping Veterans Starts Here
Please Direct Students with Hazlewood Questions to Visit our Homepage Before Calling us https://www.tvc.texas.gov/ Helping Veterans Starts Here
Please Direct Students with Hazlewood Questions to Visit our Homepage Before Calling us https://www.tvc.texas.gov/ Helping Veterans Starts Here
Please Direct Students with Hazlewood Questions to Visit our Homepage Before Calling us https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/ Helping Veterans Starts Here
