2023 - 2024 Catalog
Veteran Services

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.

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:

• Active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces
• Veterans
• Veterans' dependents and/or spouses
• Reservists
• Beneficiaries of related military educational programs

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.

Please visit Military-Connected Services to learn about additional services provided by Dallas College.

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.

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.

The six steps required to complete Air Force TA Assistance Application are listed below and details of each step are outlined at: AFVEC online TA Process. Additional information concerning this program is provided at: CCAF Article Display

Six Step Application Process:

1. Select a reason for your request.
2. Select Dallas Colleges Online.
3. Enter term dates.
4. Enter the course information.
5. Enter the registration fees.
6. Verify TA information and submit request.

After your request is approved, you will receive notification from the AFVEC. The approved TA will have two signatures: 1) the approval official and 2) your digital signature. You must send a copy of the approved TA to Dallas Colleges at: MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

It is your responsibility to submit TA Voucher at least seven business days before your tuition is due. The tuition due date is on your registration summary. This allows sufficient time for a hold on your account to prevent you from being dropped for nonpayment.

If TA is not approved, an Army Education Counselor will notify the soldier, via email, explaining the reason(s) for the disapproval. Please contact the Army Education Counselor for further assistance.

The Coast Guard Institute approves the TA Application (CG-4147), inputs data into the Navy's computer database and issues the TA Authorization form (CGI-1560).

The applicant then submits the TA Authorization form (CGI-1560) to the academic institution during registration. The institution then bills the Navy (NETPDTC) for payment of the government's share of tuition assistance.

For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

Once received by your Navy College Office/Marine Corps Education Center and authorized, your supporting Navy College Office/Marine Corps Education Center will prepare a TA Authorization Voucher for you to provide to Dallas Colleges Online. Keep a copy for your records. For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

Additional information related to this program is contained at: Texas National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement Program (TRP) Application

If offered in the future, the courses will be listed in the Navy College Program Portal.

For TA assistance please contact MilitaryDist@DallasCollege.edu.

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).

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.

1. 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.
2. Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
3. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
4. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
5. 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.
6. 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.

1. 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.
2. Submit a enefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
3. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
4. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
5. 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.
6. 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.

1. 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.
2. Submit Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
3. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
4. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
5. 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.
6. 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.

*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.

1. 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.
2. Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
3. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
4. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
5. 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.
6. 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.

1. 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.
2. Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
3. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
4. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
5. 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.
6. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Submit a Benefits Request Form (login required - currently enrolled students only) and attach all required documents. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.
4. Contact the campus military-connected services office for assistance as needed.
5. You will receive follow up information regarding your submissions and any additional requirements.
6. 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.
7. 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.