State VA Services
Tuition Assistance
(National Guard)More Information
- Obtain following documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Service-Connected Disability document for Veteran
- Application
- If student did not file for taxes, a non-filing statement from the IRS will be required.
- If student did file taxes, a tax transcript or income taxes will need to be submitted
- Submit all documents to a VA County Office
- VA County Office can be located by clicking this link: CalVet Service Provider Search.
- Type in your Zip Code
- Enter Maximum distance to search
- Check the box next to “Education”
- Click on the bolded County (i.e Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Orange County, etc.)
- VA County Office can be located by clicking this link: CalVet Service Provider Search.
The Cal Vet Fee Waiver covers tuition only. It does not cover mandatory auxiliary fees. The Cal Vet Fee Waiver can cover the $55.00 application fee, but needs to be requested. Please make the request to the Veterans Resource Center.
- The Cal Vet Free Waiver needs to be renewed annually.
- The Cal Vet Fee Waiver covers Fall Semester to Summer Semester.
- It is highly recommended that the student brings the Cal Vet Fee Waiver directly to the VA Certifying Official or to the Veterans Resource Center.
- Complete the Cal Vet Fee Waiver application process as soon as possible in the Summer or possibly Spring to have it ready for Fall.
- Students should check their e-mail on a daily basis. All communication and information is provided to students CPP e-mail.
- Never Assume. If you have a question or are unsure of an answer, please do not hesitate to ask.