Hey y'all. Currently a junior residing in Texas and my parent's retired from the military. I've been hearing about some exclusive college benefits for dependents of retired military. Does anyone have any info?
Hello! Texas has a program known as the Hazlewood Act, which offers up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at public colleges or universities in Texas for veterans, as well as some dependents of veterans who are no longer able to access their own benefits.
Interestingly, the Hazlewood Act also extends to the Legacy Program, which allows eligible veterans to assign unused hours of exemption eligibility to a dependent child.
However, keep in mind that these programs have specific eligibility requirements, which often include details such as the veteran's active duty service period, and discharge conditions. For instance, the veteran must have been a Texas resident upon entry into the military, entered service in Texas, or declared Texas as their home of record in order to be eligible for benefits under the Hazlewood Act program.
For detailed guidelines on eligibility and application process, you can check the official Texas Veterans Commission website or contact the financial aid department at the public college or university you're considering.
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