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CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents

California Department of Veterans Affairs · State

Your current status: Worth Exploring

Why BRIDGE identified this

Your household includes two dependent children in California and a service-connected disability rating.

What it is

A California program that may waive system-wide tuition and fees at California public colleges for dependents of qualifying disabled veterans.

Who it may be for

Jack and Emily (dependent children)

What it may provide

  • Waiver of system-wide tuition and fees at CSU, UC, and community colleges
  • Coverage for multiple qualifying dependents

Important limitations

  • Income limits apply under some plan types
  • Does not cover housing, books, or campus-specific charges
  • Applications are filed through the County Veterans Service Office

How it works with other benefits

May be used alongside or instead of transferred GI Bill entitlement.

Related benefits

Official resources

calvet.ca.gov — College Fee Waiver

Eligibility for government benefits is determined by the applicable agency, not by BRIDGE.

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