Military Service Credit (HB 269) Request

House Bill 269 makes military veterans who enroll in Texas universities and who meet certain requirements eligible to receive undergraduate credit for the time they spent in the service. Eligible veterans receive college credit for all the required physical education courses needed for their degree and up to an additional 12 credit hours of elective course work. Important Information: • This form should be completed by veteran students after consultation with the academic advisor as indicated by Advisor signature and then forwarded to the Office of the Registrar • Appropriate documentation of eligibility, DD Form 214 must be attached. • Military Service Credits will not be removed once awarded. Students should understand how military service credits affect: • Your eligibility for a tuition rebate • Texas B- On Time loan forgiveness • Excess credit hours that may result in higher tuition and • Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements

Tiger Number*

Name*

First Last

Semester/Year*

Major

Did you Graduated from a public or private high school accredited by a generally recognized accrediting organization or from a high school operated by the US Department of Defense.*

Yes
No

Have you completed at least two years of service in the armed forces (or discharged because of a disability)?*

Yes
No

Have you been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces?*

Yes
No

Number of General Elective Credits you are requesting (select one):*

3 ch
6 ch
9 ch
12 ch

Having read the information provided on this form and consulting my academic advisor, I acknowledge understanding of potential consequences of accepting the requested Military Service Credits indicated above.

Student Name*

First Last

Student Signature

Date*

Advisor Name

First Last

Advisor Signature

Date