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What does the Hazlewood Act not cover?

What does the Hazlewood Act not cover?

College Charges The Hazlewood Act exempts qualified students from paying tuition, and most fees, while enrolled in classes at public institutions of higher education in Texas, up to 150 semester hours. Exemption does not include property deposits or student services fees.

Can I give my Hazlewood Act to my wife?

A veteran cannot transfer his/her unused hours to a spouse; only to a child. An eligible child must be a TX resident who is 25 years of age or younger, and make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, certificate or continuing education program. Unused Hazlewood hours cannot be transferred to a spouse.

Who pays for the Hazlewood Act?

“Hazlewood is effectively funded primarily by other paying students,” says Dr. Eugene Bourgeois, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas State University. “We estimate at least $500 of the annual tuition paid by full-time, non-Hazlewood students goes to replace the revenue lost as a result of the act.”

Does the Hazlewood Act cover books?

The Hazlewood Act exempts qualified students taking classes at public institutions of higher education in Texas from all tuition and fee charges, but does not include property deposits or student services fees. 2. Books, supplies and living expenses are not covered, nor are property deposit and student services fees.

Can my child use my Hazlewood Act?

Answer: Effective fall 2009, the Hazlewood Legacy Act (81st Texas legislature)allows veterans to transfer their unused Hazlewood hours (up to 150 SCH) to a child (stepchild, biological, adopted, or dependent for income tax purposes). A veteran cannot transfer his/her unused hours to a spouse; only to a child.

Can Hazelwood Act be used for grandchildren?

In certain circumstances, a grandchild may qualify for Hazlewood or Hazlewood Legacy benefits. The grandchild should only receive benefits if the qualified veteran grandparent or surviving spouse is raising or raised the grandchild as a child or in loco parentis.

Can I use Hazlewood Act for online classes?

If the classes receive formula funding, are taken through Texas public institutions, and the charges are paid to the institution and not to a third party, they are covered by the Hazlewood Act.” This does not make any mention of not being able to use the benefits for online educational school if you live outside of …