Hi all, I'm the dependent of a military servicemember who was born in Texas. I've come across some conflicting information about scholarships or benefits that might be available to me. Can someone help clarify this?
From my understanding, you potentially have access to benefits such as the Hazlewood Act. The Hazlewood Act provides qualified veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at public colleges or universities in Texas. This does not include living expenses, books, or supply fees.
Key eligibility factors include being a Texas resident and the child of a military servicemember who entered active duty from Texas or declared Texas as their home of record. The military parent must have also served at least 181 days of active duty service (excluding training) and received an honorable discharge or separation or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
The Hazlewood Act could be a high-value opportunity if you’re considering in-state schools in Texas. You should strongly consider contacting admissions offices at your target schools to get more specific information about eligibility and other associated details.
Remember that scholarship and benefit eligibility can often be complex and navigating those details can be challenging. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Veterans services offices at universities you're interested in, they can often provide more specific guidance. Best of luck with your process!
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