Application Process for Spouse/Child
A spouse or child of a Veteran whose death was service connected, is MIA, or is/was 100% permanently disabled must:
- Provide a DD214 and a disability rating letter or a DD1300 Report of Casualty regarding the Veteran's death;
- Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill benefits (Chapter 31, 33/Post/9-11) by requesting an education benefits letter from the VA at the eBenefits website (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits);
- Fill out the Hazlewood Act Exemption application form; and
- Turn in the Hazlewood Act Exemption application form, a copy of disability rating or DD1300 Report of Casualty, and a copy of the DD214 to the Veteran Services Office;
- Additional items that must be submitted include, a valid Texas Driver's License, a degree plan for your program of study, proof of registration in the Texas Hazlewood Database, Intent to enroll form, Disclaimer form, proof of dependency such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc., and receipt for payment of student service fee and any other non-mandatory fees.
Applications and all supporting documentation must be received by the institution no later than the last day of class of a term in order to be evaluated for that semester or term. If you have questions, please contact the Veteran Services Office.