Military Connected Services
As a military-connected student, you have lots of resources at your fingertips. Please fill out our form below to request information or to apply for any federal (VA, GI Bill®) or state (Texas Hazlewood Act) education benefit.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill
Schedule an appointment with Military-Connected Services. Current military members, veterans and dependents can also email us at DCveterans@DallasCollege.edu.
Military Education Benefits and IncludEd
A portion of Dallas College tuition ($20 per credit hour) covers the cost of textbooks and learning materials through IncludED. Certain military-connected tuition benefits (including Chapter 33, Hazlewood and Military TA) do not cover this portion. This portion of tuition is not required of all students and is therefore not covered by state or federal military/VA education benefits. Students are responsible to either opt out of the program or pay the amount associated with learning materials prior to the start of the next registration period. An outstanding balance, not covered by benefits, may affect the ability to register, obtain transcripts or complete other college processes.
To ask questions or learn additional details, contact your campus Veterans Services Office or Dallas College Military-Connected Services at MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu. Attention:
College is within your reach - whether you want to further your education, convert your military experience into college credit, finish an uncompleted degree or retrain for a new civilian career.
We want to help you receive the full value of your educational benefits. And, most of all, we want to help you succeed in college.
We can help students apply for VA benefits. Find out more about how to apply for and receive VA educational benefits.
Active Military
Air Force/Space Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marines
National Guard
Navy
Please visit Military-Connected Services to learn about additional services provided by Dallas College.
Policies for Military Students
To ensure compliance with career goals and voluntary education requirements, service members are strongly encouraged to speak with their installation or command educational services office or virtual advising center. Dallas College understands the challenges active-duty service members face when trying to carve out the time they need for school. If you are feeling that strain, talk to the online learning advisors about programs you can take advantage of to continue your education.
The Higher Education Relief Opportunities For Students (HEROES) Act of 2003 aims to ensure that service members receiving student aid are not affected because of their military status. Among those who are eligible for the HEROES Act of 2003 are active-duty military and members of the National Guard serving during a war, along with their spouses and dependents.
You should also speak to your advisor about getting a course extension should you not be able to complete any work for a class because of a military obligation.
Dallas College also has a course withdrawal process specifically for active-duty students.
Tuition Refund Assistance
Learn about the Dallas College Military Tuition Assistance Refund Policy.
Readmission of Service Members
Schools are obligated to readmit any service members who cannot attend school because of military service with the same academic status they had when they were last in school or when they were accepted into the school.
If you leave school because of military service and plan on returning, you need to inform the school. To do so, follow the readmission policies in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.
Department of Education 34 CFR Section 668 Compliance
Dallas College does not provide any commission, bonus or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the award of financial aid to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the awarding of Title IV, Higher Education Act (HEA) program funds.
Active Military: Air Force / Space Force
To determine requirements and eligibility for Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM) Program, contact your command educational services officer and visit the
Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC).
For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Active Military: Army
ArmyIgnitED - Tuition Assistance
To determine requirements and eligibility for Army Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit the Army tuition assistance program webpages:
For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Active Military: Coast Guard
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
To determine requirements and eligibility for Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit:
Coast Guard tuition assistance program webpages
For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Active Military: Marines
Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
To determine requirements and eligibility for Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit:
Marine Corps Voluntary Education Center.
For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Active Military: National Guard Texas Military Deparment
Funded by the State of Texas, the State TA program is an education benefit that provides money for college to eligible members of the Texas Military Department pursuing their educational and career goals. This benefit is available during Fall and Spring semesters only (no summer classes) to actively drilling members (not AGR) of any of the three following Texas components:
- Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG)
- Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)
- Texas State Guard (TXSG)
To determine requirements and eligibility for the State Tuition Assistance Program visit: Texas Military Department website.For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Active Military: Navy
To determine requirements and eligibility for Navy Tuition Assistance (TA), contact your command educational services officer and visit: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/sailors/tuition-assistance-ncpace.htm
For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.
Applying for Benefits
Once you have completed the admissions and registration process, you are ready to apply to use your VA or Texas Hazlewood education benefits at Dallas College.
The first step in the request process is to determine your status for each of the benefits you are applying to use and then to gather all required documentation for either in person or electronic submission (preferred).
Click on the appropriate link(s) below each benefit type (VA or Hazlewood) to determine submission requirements.
For document upload, the following file formats are accepted:
- Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx)
- PDF (.pdf)
- Text files (.rtf and .txt)
- Image files (.jpg, .png or .tif)
Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
* You may be eligible for both a VA and a Hazlewood benefit. If so, please ensure you submit the required documents for both benefits and indicate both on your submission form (you can only be eligible for one benefit under each program during a single semester).
U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits
Eligibility for Veterans Affairs education benefits is determined by the VA. For additional information on eligibility criteria and application processes visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs How to apply for the GI Bill webpage.
You must have proof of eligibility in order to use your VA education benefits at Dallas College. Click on the appropriate button(s) below to determine submission requirements.
First-Time VA Student
Anyone who has not applied for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits at Dallas College, even if awarded these same benefits from another institution, is considered a first time VA student.
First-Time Hazlewood Claimants
Anyone who has not used the Texas Hazlewood education benefits at Dallas College before, even if awarded the same benefits at another institution, is considered a first-time claimant.
- Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically. For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Hazlewood Act Exemption Application - Download current application from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Hazlewood website, complete and sign. Review documentation requirements and have them ready to submit.
- Hazlewood Student Hours Report - Required each term to receive Hazlewood benefits.
*For Legacy students BOTH the veteran’s and the student’s hours must be submitted.
- DD 214 - Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - Submit for every semester you want to claim your education benefits.
- Program of Study (POS) - In order to calculate required Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), veterans and Legacy students must select a program of study in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading. For Legacy students ALL classes must be required by the POS.
*Students using the spouse/dependent benefits are not required to designate a POS.
- Proof of Age - (Hazlewood Legacy only) Must be 25 years old or younger on the first day of the semester or term.
- VA Certificate of Eligibility - Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill® benefits by requesting a certificate of eligibility for federal education benefits from VA.gov (if veteran has active duty service after 9/11/2001).
*Not required for Legacy recipients where the separation date is prior to August 1, 2009, and the separation is listed as “Discharge” or “Retirement”. (To include those medically retired, temporary or permanent).
- Relationship documentation - (Hazlewood Legacy or spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only) Must show direct relationship with veteran or dependent status on IRS transcript of tax return from current or previous year.
- A Disability Rating Letter or Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) - Hazlewood spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only.
- Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefits request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you remain continuously enrolled, follow the instructions for Continuing Hazlewood Students. If you took a break and did not attend the following spring or fall term, follow the instructions for Returning Hazlewood Students.
Continuing VA Student
If you used Veterans Affairs education benefits at Dallas College within the past three years, you are considered a continuing student.
Continuing VA Students
Anyone who has used Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits at Dallas College within the past three years is considered a continuing student. (If it has been more than three years, you are considered a returning student and additional documentation may be required).
- As a continuing student you will need to submit a Benefits Request each semester and submit the documents below. Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically.
- For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - This is submitted every semester in which you want to claim your education benefits.
- Program of Study (POS) - If you have changed your intended POS, it must be updated in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading and reported as part of the submission process. It is required for all VA benefits that a program of study be designated, and ALL classes are required by the POS.
- DD 214 –Recommended – Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
*Not required for VA benefits but highly encouraged for benefits counseling and other college processes or outside benefits.
- Submit a enefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu. include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefits request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you have been enrolled during the past three years follow the instructions for Continuing VA Students. If your last enrollment was over three years ago, follow the instructions for Returning VA Students.
Returning VA Student
Anyone who has not used Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits at Dallas College for more than three years is considered a returning student. Due to our record retention practices, previously submitted documentation may need to be submitted again.
- Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically. For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Certificate of Eligibility - VA Certificate of Eligibility or an eBenefits form showing current eligibility and remaining benefits that is dated within the last 12 months.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - This is submitted for every semester you want to claim your education benefits.
- Military Transcripts - Required for all veterans - Confirmation page showing transcripts have been ordered from Joint Military Transcripts (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). (Not required if your advising report or Program of Study (POS) shows a completed evaluation.)
- Program of Study (POS) - Select a program of study in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading. It is required for all VA benefits that a program of study be designated, and ALL classes are required by the POS.
- DD 214 –Recommended – Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
*Not required for VA benefits but highly encouraged for benefits counseling and other college processes or outside benefits.
- Submit Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefits request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you have been enrolled during the past three years, follow the instructions for Continuing VA Students. If your last enrollment was over three years ago, follow the instructions for Returning VA Students.
Information Request
Military-connected students have lots of resources at their fingertips. Please fill out our Information Request form to get assistance with education benefits, Dallas College processes or available resources.
Texas Hazlewood Benefits
Texas Hazlewood Act webpages.
*Note: Final eligibility is determined by Dallas College.
If you feel you meet the eligibility requirements, please click on the appropriate button(s) below to determine submission requirements.
First-Time Hazlewood Student
Anyone who has not applied for Texas Hazlewood education benefits at Dallas College, even if awarded Hazlewood benefits from another institution, you are considered a first-time Hazlewood student.
First-Time Hazlewood Claimants
Anyone who has not used the Texas Hazlewood education benefits at Dallas College before, even if awarded the same benefits at another institution, is considered a first-time claimant.
- Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically. For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Hazlewood Act Exemption Application - Download current application from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Hazlewood website, complete and sign. Review documentation requirements and have them ready to submit.
- Hazlewood Student Hours Report - Required each term to receive Hazlewood benefits.
*For Legacy students BOTH the veteran’s and the student’s hours must be submitted.
- DD 214 –Required – Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - Submit for every semester you want to claim your education benefits.
- Program of Study (POS) - In order to calculate required Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), veterans and Legacy students must select a program of study in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading. For Legacy students ALL classes must be required by the POS.
*Students using the spouse/dependent benefits are not required to designate a POS.
- Proof of Age – (Hazlewood Legacy only) Must be 25 years old or younger on the first day of the semester or term.
- VA Certificate of Eligibility - Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill® benefits by requesting a certificate of eligibility for federal education benefits from VA.gov (if veteran has active duty service after 9/11/2001).
*Not required for Legacy recipients where the separation date is prior to August 1, 2009, and the separation is listed as “Discharge” or “Retirement”. (To include those medically retired, temporary or permanent).
- Relationship documentation - (Hazlewood Legacy or spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only) Must show direct relationship with veteran or dependent status on IRS transcript of tax return from current or previous year.
- A Disability Rating Letter or Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) - Hazlewood spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only.
- Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefits request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you remain continuously enrolled, follow the instructions for Continuing Hazlewood Students. If you took a break and did not attend the following spring or fall term, follow the instructions for Returning Hazlewood Students.
Continuing Hazlewood Student
Anyone who has been awarded Texas Hazlewood benefits continuously at Dallas College is considered a continuing Hazlewood student. (If you have taken a break and did not attend the previous spring or fall term you are considered a returning student for Hazlewood benefits.)
Continuing VA Students
Anyone who has used Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits at Dallas College within the past three years is considered a continuing student. (If it has been more than three years, you are considered a returning student and additional documentation may be required).
- As a continuing student you will need to submit a Benefits Request each semester and submit the documents below.
Gather the documents below and have them ready to upload electronically.
- For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - This is submitted every semester in which you want to claim your education benefits.
- Program of Study (POS) - If you have changed your intended POS, it must be updated in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading and reported as part of the submission process. It is required for all VA benefits that a program of study be designated, and ALL classes are required by the POS.
- DD 214 –Required – Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
- Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefits request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you have been enrolled during the past three years follow the instructions for Continuing VA Students. If your last enrollment was over three years ago, follow the instructions for Returning VA Students.
Returning Hazlewood Student
Anyone awarded Texas Hazlewood benefits at Dallas College previously but took a break and did not attend the previous spring or fall term is considered a returning Hazlewood student for benefits. Due to our record retention practices, previously submitted documentation may need to be requested again.
Returning Hazlewood Students
Anyone who used Texas Hazlewood benefits at Dallas College but took a break and did not attend the previous spring or fall term is considered a returning student for Hazlewood benefits. Due to our record retention practices, previously submitted documentation may no longer be available and may be requested again.
- Gather the minimum number of required documents listed below and have them ready to upload electronically. For document upload, the following file formats are accepted: Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), text files (.rtf and .txt) and image files (.jpg, .png or .tif). Please combine documents into a single file if possible. Submissions cannot exceed six file documents.
- Hazlewood Act Exemption Application - Download the current application from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Hazlewood website, complete and sign. Review documentation requirements and have them ready to submit.
- Hazlewood Student Hours Report - Required each term for all Hazlewood benefits.
*For Legacy students BOTH the veteran’s and the student’s hours must be submitted.
- Dallas College Registration Summary (eConnect - login required) - This is submitted for every semester you want to claim your education benefits.
- Program of Study (POS) - In order to calculate required Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), veterans and Legacy students must select a program of study in eConnect under the Financial Aid heading. For Legacy students ALL classes must be required by the POS.
*Students using the spouse/dependent benefits are not required to designate a POS.
- Proof of Age - (Hazlewood Legacy only) Must be 25 years old or younger on the first day of the semester or term.
- DD 214 –Required – Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
- Additional Documents - Depending on the length of time since you last used Hazlewood benefits, and other factors, the following documents may also be requested. Please have them ready to upload electronically.
- DD 214 - Service 2 or Member 4 copy showing: Home of record, place of entry, dates of service and character of discharge.
- VA Certificate of Eligibility - Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for GI Bill® benefits by requesting a certificate of eligibility for federal education benefits from VA.gov (if veteran has active duty service after 9/11/2001).
*Not required for Legacy recipients where the separation date is prior to August 1, 2009, and the separation is listed as “Discharge” or “Retirement”. (To include those medically retired, temporary or permanent).
- Relationship Documentation - (Hazlewood Legacy or spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only) Must show direct relationship with veteran or dependent status on IRS transcript of tax return from current or previous year.
- A Disability Rating Letter or Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) - Hazlewood spouse/dependent Hazlewood applicants only.
- Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
- Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
- You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
- Report all enrollment changes to MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu, include your name, student ID, a quick overview of the changes and a copy of your updated Registration Summary.
- For each following semester you must submit a new online benefit request. This is required for both VA and Hazlewood benefits and allows us to ensure all criteria are met and you are receiving the correct benefits and assistance. If you remain continuously enrolled, follow the instructions for Continuing Hazlewood Students. If you took a break and did not attend the following spring or fall term, follow the instructions for Returning Hazlewood Students.
Information Request
Military-connected students have lots of resources at their fingertips. Please fill out our Information Request form to get assistance with education benefits, Dallas College processes or available resources.
*Note: You must complete the Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) at the start of each semester and submit the appropriate documents.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Processing time
It is your responsibility to submit all required documents at least seven business days prior to your tuition due date. This allows time for a deferment to be placed on your account and prevents you from being dropped for nonpayment. The tuition due date is found on your registration summary.
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