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State ProgramDependents & FamilyRenewable★ Featured

California College Fee Waiver

California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)

Award Amount

Full tuition

Full tuition and fee waiver at California public institutions (CSU, UC, CCC)

Annual Deadline

Rolling

Apply each year through CalVet

Renewable

Yes

About This Scholarship

California's College Fee Waiver provides full tuition and fee exemption at California Community Colleges, CSU campuses, and UC campuses. One of the most valuable state veteran benefits for California residents — full UC system access at zero tuition cost.

Eligibility Requirements

Branches

All Branches

Who Can Apply

VeteranDependent Child

State Requirement

CA residents only

Disability Rating

Any service-connected disability

Plan A: veteran with service-connected disability. Plan B: dependent child of 100% disabled or deceased veteran. Plan C: dependent or spouse of 100% disabled or POW/MIA. Plan D: Medal of Honor recipient.

GI Bill Compatibility

Partially Stackable

This scholarship may partially reduce or interact with your GI Bill. Review with your SCO before accepting. Fee waiver covers in-state fees. GI Bill housing allowance still applies. Coordinate with SCO.

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Application Tips

Plan B for dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans can fully fund a UC education. If your parent is 100% P&T disabled and you're in California, this is a huge opportunity most families miss.

Apply at California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) ↗

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Information verified 2026-01-10 · Amounts and deadlines are subject to change · Always confirm details at the official application URL

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