Where do I start?                                       
First, visit the Hazlewood website and review its content. Next, print out the Hazlewood application and submit the required documents. 
 
Once you have reviewed the Hazlewood website you will need to submit three documents to TWU’s Veterans Program. You will need to submit the following items in the Hazlewood Packet:
1) Hazlewood application
2) DD214 –Military discharge form
3) A current VA benefit letter

You will need to fax the Hazlewood packet to (940) 898- 3097 attn: VA Representative. For more information contact TWU’s Veterans Program at (940) 898- 3069.

What is a DD214 form and how can I get another copy?
The DD214 is military discharge record. All veterans are given this form once they leave military service. You can request a copy of the needed DD214 through The National Archives:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
 

What is a VA benefit letter and how do I receive one?
The VA benefit letter (aka Hazlewood letter) is an official correspondence from the VA stating your education benefits status. The letter will usually state you have exhausted your benefits or you are no longer eligible to receive the Montgomery GI Bill.
You can request a letter from the Regional VA Office 1-888-442-4551.

How long does it take TWU to process my Hazlewood application?
Once TWU’s Veterans Program receives your completed Hazlewood packet, with all three documents, it generally takes 5 business days to process.

What is the difference between the Hinson-Hazlewood and the Hazlewood Act?
The Hinson-Hazlewood is the name for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Federal loan program.
The Hazlewood Act is a tuition exemption program designed to provide an education benefit to honorably discharged or separated Texas veterans or to qualified dependent children.

What does the Hazlewood act pay for?
The tuition waiver will cover the cost of all dues, fees, and charges, including fees for correspondence courses, but excluding property deposit fees, student service fees and any fees or charges for books, lodging, board, or clothing. The Hazlewood Act is a tuition exemption program; there is no money awarded to the student.Depending on your type of courses and course load you should plan to pay $200 to $450 dollar per semester. You must make a payment by the scheduled payment deadline for each semester you are enrolled. 

What classes does the Hazlewood act cover?
Currently the Hazlewood Act covers all courses offered at TWU except for the Continuing Education courses that receive no state tax support.

How long can I use my Hazlewood Act benefits?
Starting fall 1995, the Hazlewood Act can be used up to a maximum of 150 attempted credit hours. Credit hours attempted prior to Fall 1995 do not apply to the 150 credit hour limit.

I used the Hazlewood Act at another university. Do I need to fill another application?
Yes! You need to fill out the “Previous Hazlewood Recipient” application and submit a copy of your DD214 and VA benefit letter. State law requires all universities to maintain their own Hazlewood tuition exemption files. Each university is also required to obtain a written record of attempted Hazlewood hours from all previously attended institutions.

What is the deadline to apply for the Hazlewood Act?
You will need to submit your completed Hazlewood packet to TWU’s Veterans Program by the census date for the given term. If you do NOT submit the completed Hazlewood packet by the census date deadline you will not be awarded the tuition exemption. The census date can be found on the academic calendar at TWU’s website: http://www.twu.edu/academics/catalogs.html

Can I track how many Hazlewood hours I have used?
Yes, the Texas Higher Education Board provides an online student database: Hazlewood Student Database.