California College Tuition Fee Waiver Program
CFW program benefits the spouse and children of veterans. Students meeting the eligibility criteria may get their college fees waived if they attend a California community college, a California State University or University of California campus.
Please bring completed CalVet College Fee Waiver Applications and supporting documents to the Veteran Services Office. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For further information or questions, contact this office at (530) 621-5892.
Important facts about the CalVet College Fee Waiver Program
- College Fee Waiver authorization letter is valid for the academic year applied for
- Student must re-establish eligibility for each academic year
- DVS 40 Application (CalVet College Fee Waiver Application) is required for each school attended
- Student must meet the California residency requirements of your school in order to receive the benefit
- Student needs to have made below the California poverty threshold for the previous tax year ($21,561 in 2023)
Documents Required for CalVet College Fee Waiver
- Current DVS 40/CalVet College Fee Waiver Application (signed by both Student and Veteran)
- Tax Return signed by Student or Non-Filing Letter or Tax Transcript from IRS or Franchise Tax Board
- Service-Connected Rating Letter for Veteran
- Birth Certificate of Student
- Adoption Certificate if Student is adopted
- Marriage Certificate if Student is a Step-Child