Transcript Hazlewood Act Workshop (PPT)

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HAZLEWOOD ACT
Hazlewood Act Education Benefit
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Introduction
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What is the Hazlewood Act?
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What does It cover?
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Eligibility Requirements
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Hazlewood Act Application
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Q&A
Texas Veterans Commission
Mission: To Advocate for and provide superior service to veterans in
the areas of claims Representation and Counseling, Veteran
Employment Services, Veteran Education Services, and Fund for
Veteran Assistance grand funding that will significantly improve the
quality of Life for all Texas Veterans and their Families.
Texas Veterans Commission (Cont.)
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Claims Representation and Counseling
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Employment Services
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Education Services
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Fund for Veterans Assistance
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Veteran Entrepreneur Program
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Women Veteran Program
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Military Veteran Peer Network
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Health Care Advocacy Program
[email protected]
What is the Hazlewood Act?
The Hazlewood Act is a state of Texas benefit that
provides qualified veterans, spouses and
dependent children with an education benefit of
up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most
fees charges, at public institutions of higher
education in Texas.
What does the Hazlewood Act
cover?
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Exemption from the payment of tuition, fees, dues, and required charges, except
deposits and student services fees for 150 credit hours (books not included)
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Only accepted at Texas Public college or university
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Eligible classes must receive state tax support, known as “formula funding”
*Private Institutions of higher education are not eligible. The institution must be a Texas
Public College or University
Eligibility Requirements For Veterans
Meet one of the following “time entry”
requirements:
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Served at least 181 days of active
duty service, this does not include
basic training;
oDeclared
Texas as home of record at
the time of entry;
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Honorably discharged or discharged
under honorable conditions;
oResident
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Not in default on state loan through
the THECB.
oEntered
the service in Texas;
of Texas at the time of entry
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Does basic training count towards the number of Active duty days?
Answer
No. Basic Training is excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
If a veteran joins in a another state but moves to Texas during their
service and retires in Texas, do they qualify?
Answer
No. You must have entered the service in the state of Texas. The
state you retire/discharge is not associated with the qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Is there a way to qualify if you did not enter the service in the state
of Texas?
Answer
If you are a Texas Veteran that entered the service at a Military
Entry Processing Station (MEPS) in another state but you can prove you
were a Texas Resident at the time, you will qualify. You will need to
provide a Texas High School transcript indicating graduation within one
year of enlistment. If your enlistment date is one year or more after
your graduation you will be required to provide proof of residency.
Eligibility Requirements for Spouse or
child of Veteran KIA, MIA, or totally
disabled for purpose of employability
Must be Spouse or child of a Veteran who: Spouse/Child:
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Killed in Action
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Missing in Action
o Must be a Texas Resident
o Each recipient can apply for 150 hours
o No age Limit
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Became totally disabled for purpose of
employability
*If the Veteran has multiple children, they can all
apply to receive 150 hours.
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Meets time of entry requirements
Legacy Act
Transferring unused hours to a child of a veteran that IS NOT KIA,MIA, or Totally disabled.
Legacy- Transfer of Hazlewood benefit to a child
1.Veteran
2.Provide
must qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption.
death Certificate if Veteran is deceased.
3.Recipient
must be the biological child, stepchild, adopted child, or claimed as a dependent for current or
previous tax year on IRS 1040.
4.Recipient
must be 25 years old or younger on first day of class
5.Recipient
must enroll in a degree or certificate program and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
6.Recipient
must meet the institution’s resident tuition requirements.
7.Provide
DD 214 or equivalent supporting documentation.
Veterans May:
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only one child use hours at a time.
oTransfer
or revoke hours at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
If the Dependent turns 26 in the middle of the semester, will they still
be able to finish out that term?
Answer
Yes. As long as the dependent is not older than 25 on the first day
of the Semester, they will be able to use the benefit.
Application Process
http://www.tvc.texas.gov/Hazlewood-Act.aspx
Application Process
Required for Veterans
oHazlewood
oDD
Application
214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and/or
oDD
215 Correction to the DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty
oVA
Certificate of Eligibility for GI Bill Benefits (required if Veteran served
after 9/11/2001)
*Turn all paperwork into your school’s Hazlewood Act administrator
VA Certificate of Eligibility
http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
Application Process
Spouse or child of a Veteran that has KIA, MIA, or totally disabled:
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Hazlewood Application
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DD 214 OR DD 215 OF Veteran
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DD 1300 Report of Casualty form if the Veteran is KIA
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VA rating Decision Letter if the Veteran is totally disabled
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Birth Certificate, Adoption Documentation, or IRS 1040.
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Marriage Certificate for Spouse
Application Process
Required for Legacy Applicant
oHazlewood
Application
oDD
214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and/or
oDD
215: Correction to DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty
oBirth
Certificate, Adoption Documentation, IRS 1040 from current or previous year
indicating the child’s dependency
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step-children a combination of a birth certificate and marriage license to the
spouse n lieu of IRS 1040
oDeath
Certificate if Veteran is deceased.
Can’t find your DD 214?
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Hazlewood Online Database Registration
Must be in accordance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
www.tvc.texas.gov/Hazlewood-Act.aspx
Hazlewood Online Database Registration
Stacking Hazlewood benefits and Federal Benefits
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Hazlewood eligibility will be based off of the
Veterans current election of federal benefits
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Federal benefits that are dedicated to the
payment of tuition and fees such as Post 9/11
benefits must be considered when granting
Hazlewood.
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Stacking is allowed if the value of Ch.33 benefits is
less than or equal to the value of Hazlewood.
Questions?
[email protected]
www.tvc.texas.gov