Hazlewood Exemption

Welcome to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. We would like to express our thanks to our Texas veterans and let them know that we participate in the Hazlewood Exemption program for eligible Texas veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Hazlewood Benefits:

The Hazlewood Exemption provides an education benefit to honorably discharged or separated Texas veterans and to eligible dependent children and spouses of Texas veterans.

Please review the types of programs below to determine your eligibility criteria and the forms you will need to submit to receive the exemption.

Eligible veterans, their children and spouses may receive an exemption from the payment of all tuition, and certain fees for up to 150 semester credit hours, provided they are enrolled in state-funded courses. While most fees are covered, the list below shows fees that are not covered by the exemption:

For additional information concerning Tuition and Fees please view the Cost of Attendance link.

Email and Mailing Address:

Complete Applications and all required documents can be e-mailed to lopezc8@uthscsa.edu, hand delivered to our office on the fourth floor of the Briscoe Library, room 4.064, or mailed to:

UT Health Science Center San Antonio
Veteran Services and Financial Aid
MC 7708
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Additional Hazlewood Information:

Complete Applications and all supporting documentation must be received by UT Health San Antonio no later than the last day of class in order to be evaluated for the semester or term. Medical and Dental Students must submit all required documents the last day of Fall classes for the academic year.

Questions?

If you have questions that this website does not address please contact our office at 210-567-2635. Our knowledgeable staff is available to assist with any questions/concerns you might have concerning your Hazlewood Exemption.

For more information concerning the Hazlewood Exemption please refer to the Texas Veterans Commission webpage or you can contact them at (512) 463-3168 or toll-free at 1-877-898-3833.

• Eligibility criteria
• Complete the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
• Submit a copy of the Member 4 or Service 2 DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (located in the bottom right-hand corner of the form):
  • Form must reflect that the Veteran Entered the military service from Texas, or Home of Record at the time of entry is Texas.
  • Form must indicate more than 180 days of federal military service (does NOT include Basic Training) and that the veteran received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions. If reservist, DD214 must show veteran was called to active duty by a branch of the US Armed Forces and served at least 181 days on active duty.
  • If the Veteran’s final discharge is prior to 9/11/2001 the certificate of eligibility is not required.

  Students requesting to renew benefits for subsequent and continuous enrollment will need to submit the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application for Continued Enrollment.

  • Eligibility criteria
  • Complete the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
  • Submit a copy of the Member 4 or Service 2 DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (located in the bottom right-hand corner of the form):
    • Form must reflect that the Veteran Entered the military service from Texas, or Home of Record at the time of entry is Texas.
    • Form must indicate more than 180 days of federal military service (does NOT include Basic Training) and that the veteran received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions. If reservist, DD214 must show veteran was called to active duty by a branch of the US Armed Forces and served at least 181 days on active duty.
    • If the Veteran’s final discharge is prior to 9/11/2001 the certificate of eligibility is not required.

    Students requesting to renew benefits for subsequent and continuous enrollment will need to submit the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application for Continued Enrollment.

    Students claiming eligibility based on being a dependent on the Veteran’s income tax return, will need to submit a copy of the Veteran’s Tax Transcript every year to confirm their continued eligibility.

    • Eligibility criteria
    • Complete the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
    • Letter from the Veterans Administration indicating the Veteran’s death was service-related or DD 1300 Report of Casualty if the Veteran is deceased.
    • Submit a copy of the Member 4 or Service 2 DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (located in the bottom right-hand corner of the form):
      • Form must reflect that the Veteran Entered the military service from Texas, or Home of Record at the time of entry is Texas.
      • Form must indicate more than 180 days of federal military service (does NOT include Basic Training) and that the veteran received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions. If reservist, DD214 must show veteran was called to active duty by a branch of the US Armed Forces and served at least 181 days on active duty.
      • If the Veteran’s final discharge is prior to 9/11/2001 the certificate of eligibility is not required.

      Students requesting to renew benefits for subsequent and continuous enrollment will need to submit the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application for Continued Enrollment.

      Students claiming eligibility based on being a dependent on the Veteran’s income tax return, will need to submit a copy of the Veteran’s Tax Transcript every year to confirm their continued eligibility.

      • Eligibility criteria
      • Complete the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application
      • Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter indicating the Veteran is totally and permanently disabled.
      • Submit a copy of the Member 4 or Service 2 DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (located in the bottom right-hand corner of the form):
        • Form must reflect that the Veteran Entered the military service from Texas, or Home of Record at the time of entry is Texas.
        • Form must indicate more than 180 days of federal military service (does NOT include Basic Training) and that the veteran received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions. If reservist, DD214 must show veteran was called to active duty by a branch of the US Armed Forces and served at least 181 days on active duty.
        • If the Veteran’s final discharge is prior to 9/11/2001 the certificate of eligibility is not required.

        Students requesting to renew benefits for subsequent and continuous enrollment will need to submit the Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application for Continued Enrollment.

        Students claiming eligibility based on being a dependent on the Veteran’s income tax return, will need to submit a copy of the Veteran’s Tax Transcript every year to confirm their continued eligibility.

        Those who qualify for the Hazlewood Exemption may use the exemption in conjunction with all versions of the GI Bill® except the Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% rate or the Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation program. Any student that qualifies for both the Ch 33 Post – 9/11 VA Education Benefit and the Hazlewood Exemption will not be able to use the Hazlewood Exemption towards any tuition paid for by the VA Any remaining tuition and fees that can be exempted will be pro-rated as Partial Hazlewood Students must apply for their Hazlewood Exemption and their VA Education Benefits separately