1. GI and Hazlewood
Benefits
Veterans Affairs Office

2. USEFUL LINKS Hazlewood: http://www.tvc.texas.gov/ GI Bill:
Texas Veterans Commission:
GI Bill:
Veterans Affairs:
Vets.gov
eBenefits:
Texas State:
VA Office:

3. FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)
Academic Records/Transcript
Financial Aid Records
Admission Records
Student Financial Records
We will only talk to the parent if there is a FERPA on file.
“But this is my benefit” does not give you FERPA access.
DO NOT
Log in to the student’s accounts
Sign documents as the student
Impersonate the student on the phone
THIS IS FEDERAL LAW, WE TAKE FRAUD SERIOUSLY

4. Programs Offered Federal Benefits (GI Bill) State Benefits (Hazlewood)
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 33
Chapter 35
Chapter 1606
Hazlewood Exemption
Hazlewood Legacy
VA Work Study
Program

5. State of Texas Hazlewood Act
Benefit includes:
150 hours of Tuition and Fee exemption
Does not cover student service fee: $30-$90
Does not cover housing or meals
Does not cover books.
Tuition Exemption for Veterans who:
Entered service from the state of Texas or had a Home of Record in Texas on DD-214
Served at least 181 days active service other than training.
Received an honorable discharge (or general under honorable conditions).
Resides in the state.

6. State of Texas Hazlewood Act
Transferable to dependent child on semester by semester basis.
Spouses eligible in cases of 100% disability or service-connected death.
Each dependent can be eligible but only one student at a time can utilize the benefit per semester, even at different schools.
In cases of 100% disability/deceased each student has his/her own eligibility.

7. State of Texas Hazlewood Act
Student must maintain Academic Progress for Waivers and Exemptions (APWE):
GPA (Texas State only):
2.0 Undergraduate
3.0 Graduate
Not be in excessive hours
Legacy Dependents eligible until 26th birthday
Must be 25 on first class day.

8. State of Texas Hazlewood Act
Documentation needed:
Veteran:
DD-214 Member 4 or Service 2
Hazlewood Exemption Application
Proof of Hazlewood Database Registration
Dependents:
Veteran’s DD-214 Member 4 or Service 2
Active duty current orders and enlistment paperwork
Birth Certificate or Tax Info showing dependency
Verification that the veteran is a current Texas resident
(TX DL, utility bill, etc.)

9. GI Bill The University does not determine eligibility
Benefit eligibility information must be provided to the school.
Certificate of Eligibility (Ch. 30, 33, 1606, 35)
Notice of Basic Eligibility (Ch. 1606)
(Ch. 31)
All payments made on or near the 1st of the month for the month prior.
Only paid for the days class is in session
Example: August’s monthly stipend will come September 1st and will be prorated from Aug 25th to the end of the month.
Monthly Verification for Ch. 30, and 1606.
By phone:
Online: - WAVE

10. GI Bill Full Time 12 Hours 9 Hours 100% ¾ Time 9-11Hours 6-8 Hours
All course work must be specifically stated on Degree Plan
Any course not listed or showing as an open elective must have approval from an academic advisor.
Minors must be required for your major, optional minors will not be covered.
Monthly Payments are paid based on rate of pursuit:
You must our office any time you have a schedule change.
Rate of Pursuit
Undergraduate
Graduate
% of Payment
Full Time
12 Hours
9 Hours
100%
¾ Time
9-11Hours
6-8 Hours
~80%
½ Time
4-5 Hours
~50%
¼ Time
<4 Hours
T&F Only

11. Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Benefit Includes:
Monthly stipend: BAH at E-5 /w dependent rate, $ for Austin area
Tuition paid directly to the school
$1,000 per academic year for books: $41.66 per credit hour
Dorm fees and meal plan are not paid to the school
Must be 51% rate of pursuit or more
At least 1 course on campus for full rate paid to student.

12. Dependent Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
GI Bill for dependents (spouse and children) of VA rated100% disabled, unemployable, or deceased veterans as a result of service- related condition.
Generally 45 months of benefit
Cut off age is eight years after VA determines eligibility
Benefit includes:
Monthly stipend only: $
DOES NOT pay tuition up front.

13. Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
Benefit for veterans with a minimum disability rating of 20%
Veteran must apply and set up an appointment with Voc Rehab counselor to discuss vocational goals and establish need for the benefit.
Counselors in either San Antonio or Austin:
Austin: : 6448 Lacosta corporate park Hwy 290 E
Suite C 107
San Antonio: : 5788 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
Benefit includes:
Tuition and book amounts paid to school
Monthly stipend: established with counselor
Up to $100 in supplies

14. Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Pre 9/11 GI Bill
Veteran must have contributed $1,200 to the benefit after enlistment, generally $100 per month for first year of service and be otherwise be eligible for education benefits.
If vet contributed to Ch. 30 but relinquished use Ch. 33 instead, $1,200 is refundable when Ch. 33 is completely exhausted.
Must verify monthly
Benefit Includes:
Monthly stipend only: $1,928
DOES NOT pay tuition up front.

15. Selected Reserve GI Bill, Chapter 1606
GI Bill for reservist with 6 year service obligation or more who are actively drilling.
Only completed training (Basic & MOS school)
Up to 36 months of benefit
Must provide a NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) signed by unit commander along with VA Certificate of Eligibility.
Must verify monthly
Benefit includes:
Monthly Stipend only: $375.00
DOES NOT pay tuition up front

16. Hazlewood & GI Bill Together?NO
Chapter 31
YES
Chapter 30
Chapter 35
Chapter 1606
MAYBE
Chapter 33
Only when under 100%

17. Our online Certification Request process:
You MUST put in a request for certification every semester
Found on our homepage: VA.TXSTATE.EDU
Certification Request
You will receive a computer-generated every time the status of your request changes:
From “Submitted” to “Reviewed”
From “In Process” to “Certified/Complete”
If your request is Incomplete, Pending, Cancelled, or Denied, a short message as to why will be included in the status .
ONLY notifies your Texas State .

18. Processing Timeline Submitted by Student Reviewed In Process Certified
You submitted it.
Reviewed
We checked it over and all the documents are there.
In Process
We are doing in-house processing.
Certified
It has been sent to the appropriate agencies.
Complete
We’re completely done (after-the-fact processing).
Amending
A change has been made that requires specific attention.
Incomplete / Pending / Denied / Cancelled
CHECK YOUR
Check online for your request status.
(View Requests)

19. (Higher of State or Federal)
VA Work Study Program
Using:
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 33
Chapter 35
Chapter 1606
Enrolled ¾ time or more.
Minimum Wage
(Higher of State or Federal)
Tax Free!
Real Work Experience

20. Veterans Affairs Office
JC Kellam building (JCK) room 105
(512)
Veterans Benefits Coordinator: Anson Davis

21. USEFUL LINKS Hazlewood: http://www.tvc.texas.gov/ GI Bill:
Texas Veterans Commission:
GI Bill:
Veterans Affairs:
Vets.gov
eBenefits:
Texas State:
VA Office:

22. A Little Extra for the Veterans
Bobcat Cadence
Vet to Vet sponsorship program
US1100
Veteran specific course
Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS)
Student organization
Veterans Guiding Veterans (VGV)
Transition Assistance
Tutor Corps
Veteran tutoring by other vets

23. Questions?