Hazlewood Act

Hazlewood Exemption

The Texas Education Code provides for a waiver for certain veterans as follows:

Wartime veterans of the Spanish-American War through the Persian Gulf War, who were legal residents of Texas at the time they entered military service, and Home of Record is listed as Texas on the DD214, are entitled to a waiver of tuition and some fees at state-supported colleges and universities. This benefit is also available to children of Texas servicemen and women who died or were killed in military service, and to children of Texas military personnel who are shown to be missing in action or prisoners of war.

Also eligible are children of members of the Texas National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty either in service of Texas or the United States. Any person claiming this benefit must have exhausted all federal educational benefits and be a legal resident of Texas at the time of application

Frequently-Asked Questions

Q. How do I apply for the Hazlewood exemption?

A. Complete the Application for Texas Hazlewood Tuition Reduction which is available at the Office of the Registrar, located in Briscoe Administration Building, Room 202.

Q. What documents are needed to prove eligibility?

A. The DD 214 is issued to a veteran upon discharge from military duty. Your DD 214 must show that you entered military service from Texas. You will also need a letter from the VA specifying that your eligibility has expired or that you have used your all of your educational benefits.

Q. Can a veteran receiving financial aid still qualify for Hazlewood?

A. Yes, if eligible.

Q. How long does it take to get approved for Hazlewood?

A. Once all required documents are received, it takes approximately one day for the exemption to be set up on our computer system. In order to use Hazlewood for a specific semester, an application must be submitted every semester . Approval must be processed before the Census Date published in the Academic calendar.

Q. How many hours can I take each semester?

A. There is no limit to the number of hours per semester.

Q. How long can I use the exemption?

A. Up to a maximum of 150 semester credit hours earned, beginning with fall 1995. Credit earned prior to fall 1995 do not apply toward the 150 hour limit. Developmental hours are included in the total.

Q. If I used Hazlewood at another school, do  have to apply at SRSU?

A. Yes. If you use Hazlewood at another Texas school, you must secure a Notice of Transfer Credit Used for Hazlewood Act from each school attended. Check with the Registrar for additional information.