Application Process for Spouse/Child
Spouse / Child of a Hazlewood Act Exemption benefit-eligible Veteran who is determined by the VA to be 100%, total and permanent, service-connected Veteran or one who became totally disabled for purposes of employability as a result of a service-related injury or illness or is MIA or was KIA must:
- Provide Veteran’s proof (DD-214) from the Department of Defense regarding military service and the nature of discharge;
- Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill benefits by requesting a Certificate of Eligibility for federal education benefits from https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ (if Veteran has active duty service after 9/11/2001);
- Fill out the Hazlewood Act Exemption Application (PDF) (https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Forms-TVC-ED-1-and-TVC-ED-1a-Texas_Hazlewood_Act_Exemption_Application_with_Supporting_Documents_Instructions-June-2016.pdf);
- Turn in the Hazlewood Act Exemption Application, a copy of letter of eligibility/ineligibility, and a copy of Veteran’s DD-214 to Veterans Services;
- Additional items that must be submitted include:
- Proof of registration in the Hazlewood Act Exemption database (https://hazlewood.tvc.texas.gov/students/Account/Login);
- Proof of dependency;
- Proof of Veteran’s VA rating or death;
- Valid Texas Driver’s License or ID;
- Intent to Enroll (Obtain from Veterans Services);
- Disclaimer (Obtain from Veterans Services);
- Degree Plan;
- Course Schedule;
- Receipt of payment for the Student Activity Fee and any other non-mandatory fees.
Applications and all supporting documentation must be received by Del Mar College no later than the last day of class for the semester or term in order to be processed.
Steps for continuing students wanting to use the Hazlewood Act for Spouse / Child:
- Provide all required documentation to Veterans Services:
- Intent to Enroll (Obtain from Veterans Services);
- Disclaimer (Obtain from Veterans Services);
- Hazlewood Act Exemption Application For Continued Enrollment (PDF) (https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Form-TVC-ED-2-Texas_Hazlewood_Act_Exemption_-Application_For_Continued_Enrollment-June-2016.pdf)
- Course Schedule
- Receipt of payment for the Student Activity Fee and any other non-mandatory fees.