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Texas Veterans Hazlewood Education Benefits

For an otherwise eligible veteran, spouse, or child to be entitled to the Hazlewood Act Exemption in a given term or semester, the applicant must have a completed Hazlewood Act Exemption Application and the supporting documentation on file with the institution no later than the last class date of the semester or term to which the exemption applies.

Submission requirements are determined based on enrollment dates and our record retention policies as either first time, returning, or continuing student.

First Time Hazlewood Student - Anyone who has not applied for Hazlewood education benefits at Dallas College, even if awarded these same benefits from another institution.

Returning Hazlewood Student - If it has been more than three years since you used Hazlewood educational benefits at Dallas College.

Continuing Hazlewood Student - If it has been more than three years since you used Hazlewood educational benefits at Dallas College.

Guest Hazlewood Student - A guest student is one who takes courses at one or more school that apply to his or her degree. The school that will grant the degree is the student’s “primary” school. All other schools are “secondary” schools.

Step 1. Gather Required Documents

Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically.

For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) , PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif)

What documents should I submit to use my benefits?

First Time and Returning Hazlewood Student

Continuing Hazlewood Student

View Veteran Video Tutorial

Download the Required Documents Checklist (PDF - 181KB)

What documents should I submit to use my benefits?

First Time and Returning Hazlewood Student

Continuing Hazlewood Student

View Spouse/Dependent Video Tutorial

Download the Required Documents Checklist (PDF - 181KB)

What documents should I submit to use my benefits?

First Time and Returning Hazlewood Student

Continuing Hazlewood Student

View Child (Legacy) Video Tutorial

Download the Required Documents Checklist (PDF - 181KB)

What documents should I submit to use my benefits?

Guest Hazlewood Student

  • Dallas College Registration Receipt (eConnect login required) – Submit every semester you want to claim your educational benefits
  • Parent Institution Letter (PIL) — Request letter from your primary school be sent to Dallas College listing course(s) to be transferred.
  • Certificate of Eligibility – Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill® benefits by requesting a certificate for federal education benefits from VA.gov.
  • DD 214 -- Required -- Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
  • Hazlewood Act Exemption Application — Download current application from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Hazlewood website, complete and sign. Review documentation requirements and have them ready to submit.
  • Hazlewood Student Hours Report — Required each term to receive Hazlewood benefits.
  • Relationship Documentation – Must show direct relationship with veteran or dependent status on IRS transcripts of tax return from current or previous year.
Download the Required Documents Checklist (PDF - 181KB)

Step 2. Submit Benefits Request Form

Submit a Benefits Request Form (Dallas College student ID required) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.

Tour the Benefits Request Form

Troubleshooting

Please try these troubleshooting steps below to access your secure link:

  1. Make sure you are logged out of all other personal email accounts.
  2. Make sure you are on a computer, not your cell phone.
  3. Try using a different web browser (i.e., Google Chrome or Firefox)

Receive Follow Up Information

You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements through your Dallas College email account.

Additional Steps

Report Any Enrollment Changes

Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.

Submit New Benefits Request Form Each Semester

For each following semester you must submit a new online Benefits Request form. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance

Contact Us

Contact the campus Military-Connected Services office for assistance as needed. Email us at MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.