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Veterans’ spouses are not eligible to receive a transfer of unused hours
.
APPLYING FOR HAZLEWOOD ACT EXEMPTION
When applying for the first time for the Hazlewood Act exemption, a veteran shall
provide to the institution, along with the Hazlewood Act exemption application, the
following supporting documentation:
1.
A copy of the veteran’s Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
(DD Form 214);
2.
Proof of the veteran’s or reservist’s current status regarding eligibility for
federal veterans education benefits (call VA Office, Muskogee, OK, 1-888-
442-4551, to request a benefit letter);
3.
For legacy recipients: birth certificate, tax return, any documentation
showing eligibility of transfer; and
4.
More information as needed.
The Hazlewood Act exemption is also available to the dependent children of eligible
Texas armed services members who died in the line of duty or as a result of injury
or illness directly related to military service and to the dependent 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 the service of Texas or the United
States. All documentation must be on file prior to the census date of the term for
which the student is applying for the Hazlewood Act Exemption.
For additio
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