# Aggie One Stop

**Source**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/veterans/veteran-financial-aid-faq
**Parent**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/international-student-scholarships

# Veteran Financial Aid FAQs

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## [What documents do I need to complete the FAFSA?](#a-whatdocumentsdoineedtocompletethefafsa-Vf56Hu)

- Create [studentaid.gov](https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) account
- SSN card
- Driver’s license number
- W-2 and other records of money earned
- Your (and your spouse’s, if you are married) Federal Income Tax Return
- Your parents’ Federal Income Tax return (if you are a dependent student)
- Documents showing veterans benefits, child support or worker’s compensation
- Current bank statements
- Current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond and other investment records.

## [Am I considered independent?](#a-amiconsideredindependent-zrT_fA)

### You are independent if you answer yes to one of the following questions:

- Are you 24?
- As of today, are you married?
- Are you working on a master’s or doctorate program?
- Are you currently serving active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training?
  - Answer yes, if you are currently serving in the US Armed Forces or a National Guard or Reserves enlistee who is on active duty for other than state or training purposes.
  - Answer no, if you are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee who is on active duty for state or training purposes.
- Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
  - Answer yes, if you have 1)engaged in active duty in the US Armed Forces or are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee who was called to active duty for other than state or training purposes, or were a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies and 2) were released under a condition other than dishonorable.
  - Answer no, 1) if you have never engaged in active duty in the US Armed Forces, 2) are currently a ROTC student or cadet or midshipman at a service academy, or 3) are a National Guard or Reserve enlistee activated only for state or training purposes, or 4) were engaged in active duty in the US Armed Forces but released under dishonorable conditions.

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See the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#dependency)) for additional dependency questions.

## [Do I still need to list my pay on the FAFSA if I am no longer active duty?](#a-doistillneedtolistmypayonthefafsaifiamnolongeractiveduty-Ts2N_n)

Yes, you will need to list accurate information from your documentation. If your income has significantly changed, please visit [Apply for Aid](https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/apply-for-aid#a-specialcircumstances-1YbeLK) and follow the “Special Circumstances steps.” We may adjust your income to reflect what you are expecting to receive for the year that you are a student.

## [Do I need to report combat pay on the FAFSA?](#a-doineedtoreportcombatpayonthefafsa-RS_cPM)

You would only list combat pay that was taxable and included in your adjusted gross income. You will exclude anything listed on your W-2 (Box 12, Code Q).

## [Does my VA Disability pay get added to my wages?](#a-doesmyvadisabilitypaygetaddedtomywages-jmcLdl)

You will list the amount of your VA Disability under untaxed income.

## [Do I need to list my GI bill® benefit under untaxed income?](#a-doineedtolistmygibillbenefitunderuntaxedincome-Rl2Q5N)

No, you only list non-educational VA benefits.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at [https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.benefits.va.gov%2Fgibill&data=05%7C02%7Cchandlerp%40exchange.tamu.edu%7Cb6c455c3af50427d0a3a08dc74105090%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638512860625943145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NUfVEG1cSsjck%2B3y%2FVGkD92N4A%2FnlEelQqjk7oaw6Lo%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL:https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibillClick to follow link.").*

## [Will I receive additional aid to pay for Dependent Care?](#a-willireceiveadditionalaidtopayfordependentcare-Te-Tq3)

If you have dependent care expenses, you may submit a [2025-2026 Request to Change Cost of Attendance](https://aggie.tamu.edu/getmedia/75b65ac6-3db9-4b02-969e-7205caeb0277/2025-2026-Request-Change-to-Cost-of-Attendance.pdf) form through your Financial Aid Portal to increase your budget. This will only initiate a review process and does not guarantee increased aid.

## [Using TGTP Benefits with Hazlewood Exemption](#a-usingtgtpbenefitswithhazlewoodexemption-yjGC6J)

Using Hazlewood cancels out any TGTP applied benefits. Students may not use Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan benefits in addition to a Hazlewood Exemption.\
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The purchaser of the TGTP contract must contact the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan office in Austin to request direct reimbursement for *benefits* for any semester the student is using the Hazlewood exemption. Customers would be able to receive funds back from the state more timely than from the university. Texas A&M University will not request reimbursement for TGTP customers using the Hazlewood exemption.

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