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California College Fee Waiver
The Placer County VA College Fee Waiver helps eligible children of U.S. veterans pay for college in California by waiving mandatory tuition and system-wide fees at California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and University of California campuses. To qualify, students must meet specific criteria based on their relationship to a veteran and the veteran’s service-connected disability or service history. Students must apply each academic year through the Placer County Veterans Service Office and submit required documents showing eligibility. This benefit does not cover books, housing, parking, or other campus fees.
How to Apply:
- Gather Documents and Complete Application:
- Download the DVS 40 application from the College Fee Waiver Web Page
- Review and complete the items on the College Fee Waiver Checklist
- Please note that only the Student's income and parent's contribution is limited. If the student is not required to file federal taxes, then their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is zero.
- Parent's contribution or parent support is any money to be contributed to the student for college. (College housing, books, transportation, medical care, other college fees, etc.)
- Contact the Placer County Veterans Service Office: Reach out to their office for assistance with the application process.
- 1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 115, Rocklin, CA 95765
- 916-780-3290
- https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans
- Submit: Hand deliver copies of all documents to the Placer County Veterans Service Office, do not email.
- Annual Reapplication: You must reapply for benefits each academic year.
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Service Academies
US Air Force Academy
Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy receive a world-class education that prepares them for careers as leaders working for the most advanced air and space forces in the world. Whether it is as pilots, engineers, cyber specialists, space operations officers or otherwise, they’re able to make an immediate impact and shape the future of this country.
US Coast Guard Academy
The United States Coast Guard Academy prepares future leaders of the Coast Guard and our nation. We seek students of high moral character who bring an established academic, athletic and leadership track record.
US Merchant Marine Academy
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates leaders of exemplary character who are committed to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.
US Military Academy West Point
As the nation’s first military academy, West Point prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Army. Cadets attend the academy for four years, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant.
US Naval Academy
You can begin the application process as early as your Junior year in high school and we encourage the earlier the better! These steps will provide all the information you need to know about our application requirements and our admissions process.