College Fee Waiver for Veterans' Dependents Program

The dependent child, spouse or unmarried surviving spouses of a service connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and fee waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system, University of California or a California Community College. To obtain eligibility requirements and assistance in applying for these valuable benefits, please contact your local County Veterans Service Office, your school's veterans office, or call California Department of Veterans Affairs at (916) 503-8397.

Benefits

Waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University or University of California campus.

Who May Be Eligible

• Plan A: The spouse, child (under the age of 27) or unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who is totally service-connected disabled, or who has died of service-connected causes may qualify.
• Plan B: The child of a veteran who has a permanent service-connected disability. The child's income and value of support provided by a parent cannot exceed the national poverty level.

*Note that all students must meet California residency requirements.

Items Needed

DEPENDENT

1. College Tuition Fee Waiver for VA Dependents
2. Copy of student's birth certificate
3. Copy of student's IRS 1040 income tax return for the previous year end (if student did not file a 1040, then must submit parent(s) previous year 1040 with student's name and social security number (only first page))
4. Copy of the Veteran's service-connected disability percentage rating letter from VA.

SPOUSE

1. College Tuition Fee Waiver for VA Dependents
2. Copy of student's marriage certificate
3. Copy of student's IRS 1040 income tax return for the previous year end
4. Copy of the Veteran's service-connected disability percentage rating letter from VA.

Where to Apply

Contact your local County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or at www.cacvso.org ) to obtain an application, information and to apply for benefits under this program. Additional information http://www.cdva.ca.gov/VetService/Waivers.aspx

You may be also download an application form to fill it out. (This form requires the Adobe Acrobat reader, which can be downloaded from Adobe.) When the form is completed, contact your nearest County Veterans Service Office to find out where to submit the application.

Contra Costa County Veterans
10 Douglas Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553

Alameda County Veterans
6955 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605

Stanislaus County Veterans
121 Downey Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354

Steps

1. Complete College Tuition Fee Waiver for VA Dependents form and send to your County Veterans Service Office for approval. (* see additional items needed below)
   
   Contra Costa County Veterans
   10 Douglas Dr.
   Martinez, CA 94553
   
   Alameda County Veterans
   6955 Foothill Blvd
   Oakland, CA 94605
   
   Stanislaus County Veterans
   121 Downey Ave
   Modesto, CA 95354
   
   *For dependent, must include copy of student's birth certificate, copy of student's IRS 1040 income tax return for the previous year end (if student did not file a dd214, then must submit parent(s) previous year 1040 with student's name and social security number (only first page)), and the Veteran's service-connected disability percentage rating letter from VA.
   
   *For spouse, must include copy of student's marriage certificate, copy of student's IRS 1040 income tax return for the previous year end, and the Veteran's service-connected disability percentage rating letter from VA.
2. Once an approval letter has been received, submit it to the Las Positas Veterans First Office in Bldg 1000.

A new application must be done each year.

You may want to let the Las Positas College Veterans First Office know that you have applied, especially if there is a (drop classes due to outstanding fees deadline) coming up. When in doubt contact the LPC Veterans First Office. 925. 424-1570.

Cal Vet Dependent College Fee Waiver Regulations Manual