Applicants have two choices of applications, First-time Recipients at Tarleton and Renewal Recipients. Make sure to read through the program descriptions to ensure you select the correct application that best fits your situation.

Renewal Recipients at Tarleton State University

Students must apply for Hazlewood each semester (with the Hazlewood Continued Enrollment form). Students must submit one paper Hazlewood Application each academic year, but then can electronically renew Hazlewood for subsequent semesters within the same academic year.

  • Register for your courses at Tarleton for the semester you wish to renew Hazlewood.
  • Be registered for Selective Service if you meet Federal requirements for registration.
  • Within 1-2 business days, the Status Page of the Financial Aid Portal will be updated to reflect the Hazlewood documentation required to renew Hazlewood for the semester in question.
  • Submit the requested document(s) electronically if it is an electronic renewal, or via document upload in the Financial Aid Portal, fax, mail, or in-person, if a paper application is required. Continue to monitor the Status Page of the Financial Aid Portal to confirm that each document is received and is complete.
  • The Hazlewood renewal application will be processed within 5-7 business days of receipt.
  • The Hazlewood Exemption will apply to the student’s billing account after bills have been generated by Student Business Services for the semester in question.

First-time Recipients at Tarleton State University

  • Register for Selective Service if you meet Federal requirements for registration.
  • Be admitted to Tarleton State University.
  • Request to use Hazlewood for the first time at Tarleton by doing the following. Students may begin submitting requests to apply for benefits for next Summer or next Fall on March 1st and for next Spring on October 1st.
  • Documents may also be faxed, mailed, or delivered in-person. Monitor the Status page of the Financial Aid Portal to confirm that each document is received and is complete.
  • Typically, the Hazlewood Application will be processed within 5-7 business days after the following has occurred. Benefit documentation for Fall may be received as early as March 1st, but benefit processing for Fall will not begin until July 1st (as Summer benefit processing will take priority from April through June).
    • All required documentation has been received.
    • The student has registered for courses for the semester in question.
  • The Hazlewood Exemption will apply to the student’s billing account after bills have been generated by Student Business Services for the semester in question.

Required Hazlewood Documentation for First-time Recipients

A completed Hazlewood Act Exemption Application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the Veteran Services Office no later than the last class date of the semester or term to which the exemption applies.

Veterans

Hazlewood Legacy Recipients (Dependents Using Hours Transferred from the Veteran)

  • Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
  • Copy of DD-214 (Member 4 Copy). Must be submitted to the Veteran Services Office.
  • Provide proof of dependent relationship (birth certificate, adoption certificate, marriage certificate, tax transcript).
  • Copy of Certificate of Eligibility from the VA in the student’s name showing federal benefits have been exhausted. The dependent must complete the VA’s Application for Benefits (Post 9/11 GI Bill® – Transfer of Entitlement recipients – VA Form 22-1990e.
    • This form is only required if the veteran has service time after 8/1/2009.
  • Death Certificate (only if the veteran parent is deceased)
  • Proof of student’s registration for Selective Service if you meet Federal requirements for registration.

Dependents of Veterans Who Are 100% Disabled/Unemployed, Are Missing in Action, or Were Killed in Action

  • Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
  • Copy of DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) or DD1300. Must be submitted to the Veteran Services Office.
  • VA letter or DD-1300 (Report of Casualty) showing veteran to be one of the following:
    • 100% totally and permanently disabled.
    • Meets the requirements for individual unemployable according to the VA disability ratings.
    • Missing in Action.
    • Killed in Action.
    • Death was documented as service related.
  • Provide proof of dependent relationship (birth certificate, adoption certificate, marriage certificate, tax transcript).
  • Copy of Certificate of Eligibility from the VA in the student’s name showing federal benefits have been exhausted. The dependent must complete the VA’s Application for Benefits (Post 9/11 GI Bill® – Transfer of Entitlement recipients – VA Form 22-1990e.
    • This form is only required if the veteran has service time after 9/11/2001.
  • Proof of student’s registration for Selective Service if you meet Federal requirements for registration.

Additional Resources

The Texas Veterans Commission

The Texas Veterans Commission was created in 1927 as the State Service Office to assist veterans of the Indian wars, Spanish-American War and World War I. Its purpose has always been to act as the state appointed advocate of Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits rightfully earned in exchange for their service in our nation’s armed forces. The Texas Veterans Commission also establishes the rules for Hazlewood eligibility which State institutions are required to use when confirming Hazlewood recipient eligibility.

The Texas Veterans Portal

The Texas Veterans Portal is a resource for veterans, their families, and their survivors. It has compiled helpful information from many government agencies here so you can find the assistance, services, and benefits you need. For immediate assistance, call 2-1-1 or 1-800-252-VETS (8387).

Texas Veterans App

The Texas Veterans App is a mobile application designed to provide U.S. Military Veterans easy access to the Veterans Crisis Line, Hotline for Women Veterans, Connect with Texas Veterans, Texas Veterans Hotline, and the Texas Veterans Portal. It is available on the iPhone and Android Market.