God Bless the State of Texas and the appreciation they have for Veterans! I currently have my oldest attending The University of Texas at Austin. The oldest will receive half the benefit and our second child will receive the second half. Incredible benefit! Thank you to the State of Texas and it’s tax payers.
@@leocueto9714 I thought I had answered this a couple of months ago. Go to Texas one Stop at the bottom of the UT Tower. They have dedicated advisors for the Hazelwood act. This is such a wonderful program for families like mine, although better off financially than my parents we do not have much of a college savings plan for our kids an this is such a blessing. Good Luck!
Awesome video Jason. Very well-presented. I'm a retired Vet, and my girls received both Post 9/11 and Hazlewood (dependent program). They were never required to fully exhaust their GI bill benefit before using their Hazlewwod hours. I'm not sure if the requirement to fully exhaust GI benefits first applies to Legacy dependents only. My younger daughter used most of her post 9/11 then later switched to Hazlewood for a couple of semesters before switching back to Post 9/11 again until it was fully exhausted. She is now using her Hazlewood until she completes her schooling. My point is that she was allowed to choose which benefit to use for any given semester. She just had to reapply for the benefit sought each time she switched. This was our personal experience. I hope this helps someone.
Chelsea, thank so much for sharing this! There seems to be a lot of misinformation about this. Like many other VA programs - it seems it often depends who you ask... If you get turned down, just ask someone else, lol. This is great insight for those concerned about having to exhaust their GI Bill.
@@jasonburds So, going off @Jwcounseling question... Being 100% P & T, does the rule still apply to not being able to use the Hazelwood Act at the same time? Also, since you seem to be knowledgeable, do you know if Chapter 35 benefits are split or if dependents and spouses get the full duration? Thank You.
I see many people here saying you have to exhaust all of your GI bill before using Hazlewood. This is not completely true. You can use your Montgomery GI Bill alongside Hazlewood Act at the same time, because MGIB is not paid directly to the school for tuition. For the many that have asked, this would be the way to receive a housing benefit while the Hazlewood pays for your tuition.
@@oseaslopez2634 The school can take care of filing those properly so you can use the post 9/11 benefits first and then Hazelwood Act benefits to pick up from there.
Great videos. Really enjoy the content. Just wanted to comment that you can only use Hazlewood act after your GI Bill benefits have been completely used.
Thanks for the feedback! Is this something you're personally dealt with? I may have misinterpreted during my research. I hope I'm not steering people in the wrong direction with this!
what about reservist that don’t have 181 days? can a reservist add two weeks of annual training as active duty? I am missing it by a few days. I was in Iraq. I am 40% disable.
Thanks for the video! So, I am a veteran through the Texas National Guard. Went to the Desert Shield/Storm straight out of boot camp and AIT. There was a troop cut when we got home and I received an honorable discharge. Later when I heard about the Hazelwood Act I thought "active days-181" was assigned to active time served in war, which for us was a little under 5 months or 149 days. But now, if I understand correctly, this can include boot camp time and AIT as well?
I understand bootcamp and ait to count for active duty members, not guard and reserves though. The best way to confirm eligibility would be to contact Texas department of education or the Texas VA.
I’m a new resident to Texas and I’m a veteran who is originally from Nebraska but I’m curious to if I would be able to receive the benefit? I served honorably for 6 years any help would be greatly appreciated
This is from the FAQ page from link below video: "Can a veteran who is otherwise Hazlewood Act eligible, but served fewer than 181 days of active federal military service, combine multiple periods of active duty service to achieve the minimum of 181 days or active federal military service? Yes. The law requires more than 180 days of Hazlewood Act exemption qualifying federal military service, excluding initial entry training. The law does not specify that the federal military service must fall in one continuous period. The veteran’s DD214s will be provided as proof to account for the qualifying 181 days being met by the Veteran."
At the 4:00 Min mark you said that if you receive a General Under Honorable Conditions in your “first military contract” that one wouldn’t be eligible. What if you were in the military and got out with a Honorable Discharge. Used the Post 9-11 Gill bill then re-entered the military service with another branch. Then got a General Under Honorable Conditions discharge. Would one still be eligible for the remainder of the Post 9-11 GI Bill?
You rate your GI Bill and all benefits from your first contract being discharged honorably. You shouldn't have lost anything from going back in and getting a general. If you apply for Hazelwood act, just give them your Honorable Dd214. If they ask for both then you can cross that bridge. But you have a period of honorable service and that's all it says you need.
Hi Jason, Thank you so much for the helpful content. I do have a question for you: I received the Texas Hazelwood Act when I joined the military out of Texas. I now live in Minnesota. If my child is to attend a university in Texas, would they be eligible to use the hazelwood act if they became a resident of Texas? And what do they need to do to become a Texas resident, is it as easy as getting a driver's license and using a relative's address?
Shiloh, thanks for watching. According to this site - www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/#PdDiOXQC Your child is eligible since you joined the military in Texas. As far as them becoming a resident, this has to be true "One must be an independent (not claimed as a dependent for income tax purposes), US citizen or permanent resident, (have a green card, also known as card I-551 or the evidence of I-551 stamp in the passport) or international student who is eligible to establish a domicile in Texas and live in the state of Texas for 12 consecutive months and establish a domicile in Texas prior to enrollment." So they will also have to become legally independent in the process. Hope this helps.
You need to expunge all other benefits such as GI Bill, before Hazlewood can be utilized. Also the GI bill is only forever for those who’s service ended after January 1, 2013
Great Video. Question, if the veteran who already place their dependent under the Hazelwood act and is about to complete the total credit hours. Will the dependent ( specific biological child ) loose the entire use of the Hazelwood Act if they were to get married to a active duty member?
If I'm understanding the question correctly, I would not expect them to lose the benefit. You still earned the benefit and are allowed to transfer it. I would check with the state edu office.
Negative. This is a Texas school benefit only. If you're in CA now, definitely apply to FAFSA, you may qualify for the board of governor's fee waiver, which waives tuition costs to some schools.
Hi! Great video with very useful information. I have a different circumstantial question that maybe you or anyone can help me with. My father served as a marine and received an honorable discharge. He passed away 2012 unfortunately. I did get my bachelor's degree in 2014 however I did not use the hazelwood act. Is there any way I can use it and get reimbursed?
I make all the requirements to transfer the Hazelwood act benefits to my wife and children. My question is does anyone know how to do this? I mean Transfer the benefits to them?
i'm a 100 p& t spouse, and my husband has decided to transfer to me, but the texas stae school just told me to make sure I've applied to the school, get my acceptance letter to make sure i'm considered a student, then the va department at my school sent me the link to apply for chapter 35 which is the gi bill you go through the application process and in my situation they said it takes 30 days to get approved and if i applied prior to the semester and its close to the start day within the 30 days that they would credit me until i got the approval for the chapter 35 letter so i dont have to wait another semester, however you really need to know what degree plan and school you are going to attend before filling any paper work out.
Did I hear that right, if I am rated at 100% P&T, each one of my children can get 150 credit hours under the Hazelwood Act? I have 4 children, so this would be hug if all want to go to college.
Mine just got denied for my last class as an undergrad. The community college I’m a transient at said I have too many credits for their degree plan. I’m at 120 credits used total. What rule is this?
Interesting. I wouldn't have expected that result. I don't know all the regulations associated with the program though. Can anyone else here speak to this?
@@quandalliumfancyson3739 I honestly don't know. That's a pretty specific scenario. I would just call the Texas Veteran Commission or Texas Dep of Education.
Hey great video. I have a question, the veteran (my father) is incarcerated and hes unable to sign do you know how i would get his signature? i know this is a kind of out there question and dont stress over it if you dont know.
Oh man. Power of attorney maybe? Can you go visit to get the signature? I'd call the state offices or the school your accepted to to figure out the best way to go about that.
@@THEKOMBATOFFICEBirth state doesn’t matter at all, for veteran, spouse or children. If you enlisted in Texas and she’s a Texas resident now, she’s eligible.
Scenerio: veteran was a NM resident when entered service, but enlisted at an office in El Paso, TX. Is now a TX resident after retirement. Can he be eligible for this and transfer his hours to a child who is also TX resident going to University in TX?
hey so i’m a reservist and i plan on doing 6 months of active duty recruiter aid. i’ve been doing some research about hazel wood act i was wonder if i meet the active duty days for eligibility for the hazelwood act am i able to use it after i’m done with the 6 months or do i have to wait till i’m done with my contract?
It's a VA disability rating suggesting that your condition is not expected to improve and the rating individually equals 100% or adds up equal 100%. It's not a literal thing, just how the VA categorizes disabilities.
We have researched that Hazelwood act can be used with the Montgomery GI Bill. The hazelwood covers tuition and the MGIB gives you a monthly stipend for books and living expenses. What do you know about this? As far as using them in combination.
@@jasonburds Its more money per month. I plan on going to UT Arlington in Texas. If use the Hazelwood act for tuition and just take the Montgomery GI cash; I receive $2150 per month. The Post 911 would give me $ 1755 per month. I have to pay for books but I think an extra $395 a month is worth it.
God Bless the State of Texas and the appreciation they have for Veterans! I currently have my oldest attending The University of Texas at Austin. The oldest will receive half the benefit and our second child will receive the second half. Incredible benefit! Thank you to the State of Texas and it’s tax payers.
Texas is the MVP here for sure.
Hey kevin did you or your daughters speak with anyone specific at UT to help with the hazelwood act?
@@leocueto9714no one person go Texas One Stop office in bottom of the UT tower, they are very helpful!
@@leocueto9714 I thought I had answered this a couple of months ago. Go to Texas one Stop at the bottom of the UT Tower. They have dedicated advisors for the Hazelwood act. This is such a wonderful program for families like mine, although better off financially than my parents we do not have much of a college savings plan for our kids an this is such a blessing. Good Luck!
@@leocueto9714go to Texas One Stop office in the bottom of the UT Tower. Tell them your a Texas vet, they are very helpful.
Awesome video Jason. Very well-presented.
I'm a retired Vet, and my girls received both Post 9/11 and Hazlewood (dependent program). They were never required to fully exhaust their GI bill benefit before using their Hazlewwod hours. I'm not sure if the requirement to fully exhaust GI benefits first applies to Legacy dependents only. My younger daughter used most of her post 9/11 then later switched to Hazlewood for a couple of semesters before switching back to Post 9/11 again until it was fully exhausted. She is now using her Hazlewood until she completes her schooling. My point is that she was allowed to choose which benefit to use for any given semester. She just had to reapply for the benefit sought each time she switched. This was our personal experience. I hope this helps someone.
Chelsea, thank so much for sharing this! There seems to be a lot of misinformation about this. Like many other VA programs - it seems it often depends who you ask... If you get turned down, just ask someone else, lol. This is great insight for those concerned about having to exhaust their GI Bill.
So I’m 100% . I’m using the hazlewood right now for my masters at Texas Tech. I didn’t know my kids could also still use it.
Sure can!
@@jasonburds So, going off @Jwcounseling question... Being 100% P & T, does the rule still apply to not being able to use the Hazelwood Act at the same time? Also, since you seem to be knowledgeable, do you know if Chapter 35 benefits are split or if dependents and spouses get the full duration? Thank You.
@@charlesacosta1570you can use Hazlewood and Ch 35 at the same time sir
I see many people here saying you have to exhaust all of your GI bill before using Hazlewood. This is not completely true. You can use your Montgomery GI Bill alongside Hazlewood Act at the same time, because MGIB is not paid directly to the school for tuition. For the many that have asked, this would be the way to receive a housing benefit while the Hazlewood pays for your tuition.
I love your content. FYI: all federal benefits must be expended prior to using this Texas State benefit.
Thank you! And thank you for clarifying this. I must have misinterpreted something in my research. I apologize for the erroneous information!
Ohh ok! This was my question. Thanks lol.
If I only have little post 911 left or it won’t cover everything can i use hazelwood act to cover the rest ?
@@oseaslopez2634 The school can take care of filing those properly so you can use the post 9/11 benefits first and then Hazelwood Act benefits to pick up from there.
I am using my hazlewood act and vocational rehab at the same time right now
If the vet is eligible for GI Bill, you can't use Hazelwood prior to exhausting GI Bill benefits.
Is this your personal experience? I tried to get in touch with the state VA and haven't had any luck.
@@jasonburds you should take this video down because this information is not correct.
@@jasonburdsnot an experience thing, that's how it works
hazelwood act can only be used after you have exhausted all of your gi bill benefits.
Great videos. Really enjoy the content. Just wanted to comment that you can only use Hazlewood act after your GI Bill benefits have been completely used.
Thanks for the feedback! Is this something you're personally dealt with? I may have misinterpreted during my research. I hope I'm not steering people in the wrong direction with this!
I did not know this. Thanks
I appreciate the advice homie 🤙🏼 I’ll be going back home to Dallas in 8 months
Happy to help brother! 🤘
what about reservist that don’t have 181 days? can a reservist add two weeks of annual training as active duty? I am missing it by a few days. I was in Iraq. I am 40% disable.
You're better off going with VR&E
Thanks for the video! So, I am a veteran through the Texas National Guard. Went to the Desert Shield/Storm straight out of boot camp and AIT. There was a troop cut when we got home and I received an honorable discharge. Later when I heard about the Hazelwood Act I thought "active days-181" was assigned to active time served in war, which for us was a little under 5 months or 149 days. But now, if I understand correctly, this can include boot camp time and AIT as well?
I understand bootcamp and ait to count for active duty members, not guard and reserves though. The best way to confirm eligibility would be to contact Texas department of education or the Texas VA.
Does the 150 include law school?
Yes, public Texas law schools
Thanks for getting to this before me, Mark! You the MVP.
I’m a new resident to Texas and I’m a veteran who is originally from Nebraska but I’m curious to if I would be able to receive the benefit? I served honorably for 6 years any help would be greatly appreciated
I thought the Hazelwood Act only qualifies for 181 continuous days. So you can combine different active duty days to total 181 days?
This is from the FAQ page from link below video:
"Can a veteran who is otherwise Hazlewood Act eligible, but served fewer than 181 days of active federal military service, combine multiple periods of active duty service to achieve the minimum of 181 days or active federal military service?
Yes. The law requires more than 180 days of Hazlewood Act exemption qualifying federal military service, excluding initial entry training. The law does not specify that the federal military service must fall in one continuous period. The veteran’s DD214s will be provided as proof to account for the qualifying 181 days being met by the Veteran."
Is it possible to use the Hazlewood Act and reserve tuition assistance ?
Why would you want to use them at the same time?
At the 4:00 Min mark you said that if you receive a General Under Honorable Conditions in your “first military contract” that one wouldn’t be eligible.
What if you were in the military and got out with a Honorable Discharge. Used the Post 9-11 Gill bill then re-entered the military service with another branch.
Then got a General Under Honorable Conditions discharge. Would one still be eligible for the remainder of the Post 9-11 GI Bill?
You rate your GI Bill and all benefits from your first contract being discharged honorably. You shouldn't have lost anything from going back in and getting a general.
If you apply for Hazelwood act, just give them your Honorable Dd214. If they ask for both then you can cross that bridge. But you have a period of honorable service and that's all it says you need.
Hi Jason,
Thank you so much for the helpful content. I do have a question for you: I received the Texas Hazelwood Act when I joined the military out of Texas. I now live in Minnesota. If my child is to attend a university in Texas, would they be eligible to use the hazelwood act if they became a resident of Texas? And what do they need to do to become a Texas resident, is it as easy as getting a driver's license and using a relative's address?
Shiloh, thanks for watching.
According to this site - www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/#PdDiOXQC
Your child is eligible since you joined the military in Texas.
As far as them becoming a resident, this has to be true "One must be an independent (not claimed as a dependent for income tax purposes), US citizen or permanent resident, (have a green card, also known as card I-551 or the evidence of I-551 stamp in the passport) or international student who is eligible to establish a domicile in Texas and live in the state of Texas for 12 consecutive months and establish a domicile in Texas prior to enrollment."
So they will also have to become legally independent in the process.
Hope this helps.
Hope this worked out for you and your daughter. God Bless Texas!
Hello! Great content! I was told you must be a “disabled ” veteran in order to be eligible. Is this true?
What?? I've never heard this or seen any evidence of this. Unless it's a recent change I don't believe this to be true.
I am a Texas resident for 8 years now however did not join out of Texas. I am also 100% P&T, this however will not qualify me correct?
Correct. But you should qualify for VR&E. Look into that one.
You need to expunge all other benefits such as GI Bill, before Hazlewood can be utilized.
Also the GI bill is only forever for those who’s service ended after January 1, 2013
Thank you for the clarification!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great Video. Question, if the veteran who already place their dependent under the Hazelwood act and is about to complete the total credit hours. Will the dependent ( specific biological child ) loose the entire use of the Hazelwood Act if they were to get married to a active duty member?
If I'm understanding the question correctly, I would not expect them to lose the benefit. You still earned the benefit and are allowed to transfer it.
I would check with the state edu office.
My dad is a 100 percent disabled veteran. He was in the army in the 60s. Am i qualified for any benefits at my current age of 31
It says must be under 26yrs old😢
@@jayda3335 omg any way i can contest 😥😥😥😥😥😥
@Str8Rippin93 yes, write ur congressman to make an amendment to the rule
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Is there ANYWAY to receive some type of housing benefit with this act?
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I've seen nothing of the sort.
If I joined in TX , could I use it in California if I reside here now?
Negative. This is a Texas school benefit only.
If you're in CA now, definitely apply to FAFSA, you may qualify for the board of governor's fee waiver, which waives tuition costs to some schools.
Hi! Great video with very useful information. I have a different circumstantial question that maybe you or anyone can help me with. My father served as a marine and received an honorable discharge. He passed away 2012 unfortunately. I did get my bachelor's degree in 2014 however I did not use the hazelwood act. Is there any way I can use it and get reimbursed?
I make all the requirements to transfer the Hazelwood act benefits to my wife and children. My question is does anyone know how to do this? I mean Transfer the benefits to them?
I would reach out to the Texas Veterans Commission to see if someone there can help walk you through that.
i'm a 100 p& t spouse, and my husband has decided to transfer to me, but the texas stae school just told me to make sure I've applied to the school, get my acceptance letter to make sure i'm considered a student, then the va department at my school sent me the link to apply for chapter 35 which is the gi bill you go through the application process and in my situation they said it takes 30 days to get approved and if i applied prior to the semester and its close to the start day within the 30 days that they would credit me until i got the approval for the chapter 35 letter so i dont have to wait another semester, however you really need to know what degree plan and school you are going to attend before filling any paper work out.
Can you please do a video for education benefits for Air Force Reservist?
Sure! I'll add it to the list
I thought the Hazelwood Act could only be used once the G.I. Bill/ Post 9/11 benefits had been completely exhausted?
You're the second person that's said this. Making me think I misinterpreted something. I've got a call out to Texas vets to confirm.
Did I hear that right, if I am rated at 100% P&T, each one of my children can get 150 credit hours under the Hazelwood Act? I have 4 children, so this would be hug if all want to go to college.
Mine just got denied for my last class as an undergrad. The community college I’m a transient at said I have too many credits for their degree plan. I’m at 120 credits used total. What rule is this?
Interesting. I wouldn't have expected that result. I don't know all the regulations associated with the program though.
Can anyone else here speak to this?
Huge help!
Thanks for watching!
Your channel name would make a great “before & after” clue on Jeopardy.
Lol. Thanks? I don't watch Jeopardy, so not super familiar with the concept.
Great video!!!
Thank you!
Great video thx
Thank you for watching!
if i’m currently in college and using the legacy hazlewood act but then my parents get divorced do i lose the benefit?
Not if your biological parent is the vet.
@@jasonburds so i will lose it if they’re a step-parent?
do you have any suggestions as to what i can do after losing the benefit?
@@quandalliumfancyson3739 I honestly don't know. That's a pretty specific scenario. I would just call the Texas Veteran Commission or Texas Dep of Education.
@@jasonburds alright thanks!
Is it allowed that I use my post 9.11 G.I bill, and my spouse use Hazelwood at the same time?
I don't see why not. If both are eligible for those respective benefits.
Hey great video. I have a question, the veteran (my father) is incarcerated and hes unable to sign do you know how i would get his signature? i know this is a kind of out there question and dont stress over it if you dont know.
Oh man. Power of attorney maybe? Can you go visit to get the signature? I'd call the state offices or the school your accepted to to figure out the best way to go about that.
Can a person with failure to adapt be able to apply
What type of discharge is that?
General, usually. Honorable if your lucky
So my wife was born in a different state does she still qualify?
Did she join out of Texas?
@@jasonburds no I did
@@THEKOMBATOFFICEBirth state doesn’t matter at all, for veteran, spouse or children. If you enlisted in Texas and she’s a Texas resident now, she’s eligible.
Scenerio: veteran was a NM resident when entered service, but enlisted at an office in El Paso, TX. Is now a TX resident after retirement. Can he be eligible for this and transfer his hours to a child who is also TX resident going to University in TX?
It sounds like you "entered the service in Texas" which would make you eligible. If you're eligible, you should be able to transfer to your child.
What does your DD214 say?
hey so i’m a reservist and i plan on doing 6 months of active duty recruiter aid. i’ve been doing some research about hazel wood act i was wonder if i meet the active duty days for eligibility for the hazelwood act am i able to use it after i’m done with the 6 months or do i have to wait till i’m done with my contract?
That's a great question. If you qualify, you should be able to use it while still in. Just confirm with your school before enrolling.
Can I get this without dd214 father doesn’t want to give me info
Not usually. That's typically the proof required. However, you could call to ask if they accept other forms of evidence.
What does 100% total and permanent mean
It's a VA disability rating suggesting that your condition is not expected to improve and the rating individually equals 100% or adds up equal 100%. It's not a literal thing, just how the VA categorizes disabilities.
I would be very interested in chatting with you
Let's do it man! I do one on one zooms for free. Shoot me an email militarybottomline@gmail.com
Do you have a social media bro? I have many more questions and dont't wanna blow up the comments.
Ya. Hit me up on IG. @militarybottomline
Thanks for the info!!! hey you should do a video about the GI bill for reservists and how it is different from GI bill for active duty. :)
Great suggestion! I've got a list of videos to make and that one is definitely on it.
Hello, does anyone know if i the hazelwood act can be used on American Military University or other online colleges?
Only public Texas colleges and universities.
I could not use this Act because i did not go into the service in that state. That Sucks!
Bummer! Sorry to hear that.
Fake news
Lol. What's fake news?
@@jasonburds you can't do what you're stating in the video. Instead of taking it down, you keep it up spreading misinformation
We have researched that Hazelwood act can be used with the Montgomery GI Bill. The hazelwood covers tuition and the MGIB gives you a monthly stipend for books and living expenses. What do you know about this? As far as using them in combination.
How is that better than just using the Post 9/11?
@@jasonburds Its more money per month. I plan on going to UT Arlington in Texas. If use the Hazelwood act for tuition and just take the Montgomery GI cash; I receive $2150 per month. The Post 911 would give me $ 1755 per month. I have to pay for books but I think an extra $395 a month is worth it.
@@Levi-my5mz interesting. Makes sense to me. Glad you're doing your homework.
Does this work for veterans children?