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Disabled Veterans' Information

Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehab)

Veterans who qualify for educational benefits as disabled veterans may be entitled to special education benefits. Veterans should visit the Veterans Administration Regional Office to determine their eligibility for disabled status.

VA Administration Regional Office

8810 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA 92108

Contact # (800)827-1000

Veterans' Dependents/Spouse Benefits (Chapter 35)

Chapter 35 benefits are provided to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. If you think you may qualify for this benefit, contact the Veterans Affairs office.

Cal Vet Fee Waiver Program

County Veterans Service Officers are authorized to administer the College Fee Waiver Program for Veterans' Dependents. Considering the fees at California's universities and colleges, this program is a valuable benefit to our veterans and their families.

The waiver of fees applies to California State Universities (CSU), University of California campuses (UC), and California community colleges only. Benefits are awarded on an "academic year" basis, and students are required to reapply each year. You MUST be a California Resident in order to qualify for this benefit.

The Cal Vet Fee Waiver covers Tuition fees ONLY ($20/unit). All other mandatory fees are assumed by the student (Health fees, student representation fees, etc.). Failure to pay these mandatory fees may result in a drop from registered classes for nonpayment. The fee waiver DOES NOT cover books or supplies. It is advised that all students apply for Financial aid.

The CAL VET Application can be downloaded at the following website: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/VetService/DocsAndImages/dvs40.pdf

THE 2007 Adjusted Gross Income Limit for all students who are using CAL VET benefits under PLAN B (See page 2 of the Cal Vet application for clarification) is $10,787. If the student's Adjusted Gross Income was more than this amount in 2007, he/she WILL NOT qualify for the Cal Vet Fee Waiver Program. It is advisable that all students apply for Financial Aid in addition to completing a Cal Vet application.

Documentation needed to submit with Cal Vet Form:

• Signed & Dated copy of Federal Tax form (1040, 1040EZ, 540, or 540EZ)*
• Copy of your (Dependent) Birth Certificate
• Proof of adoption (if applicable)

*If you DID NOT FILE Federal Income taxes or you DO NOT have a copy of your taxes, you will need to obtain a statement from the following address. You must PHYSICALLY VISIT THE OFFICE IN PERSON & provide a proper Form of Identification (AFTER APRIL 15):

The application and all necessary documentation must be sent/faxed/hand delivered to the following address:

Once an award letter is received, students must bring it to the FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (B-205) in order to get it inputted into the system to cover tuition. If you pay for tuition and process the Cal Vet application afterwards, you may request a refund for tuition in the Accounting office AFTER you have submitted a copy of your award letter to the Financial Aid office. Active Duty Military Personnel

If you are still on active duty, you must have your base Educational Services/Tuition Assistant Officer certify your application by signing the appropriate documents. They will give you a tuition voucher that you will submit (by hand) to the Accounting Office on campus. This VA Office is not involved in processing active duty applications.