Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, CSU, Chico

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Dependents of Veterans

Dependents of certain veterans may be eligible for educational assistance through the following federal and state programs:

For Chapter 35 eligibility, visit your local County Veterans Affairs Office, or the CSU, Chico Office of Veterans Affairs.

For more complete eligibility information, see page two of the application or contact your local County Veterans Service Office (see above).

Who may qualify?

The spouse, child, or registered domestic partner of a veteran may qualify for college fee waiver benefits at any California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus.

Student Who May Qualify Reason for Qualifying
Spouse, child, or registered domestic partner of a veteran If the veteran:
  • Served during a "qualifying war period" and
  • Has a service–connected disability, or
  • Died while on active duty or as a result of service–related condition
Child of a veteran If the veteran:
  • Has a service–connected disability,
  • Had a service–related disability at the time of death, or
  • Died of service–related causes
Dependents of a California National Guard member If the National Guard member was killed or permanently disabled while in service to the state

Note: fee waivers are coordinated with a student's financial aid award, and will affect your total financial aid eligibility due to the reduction in your cost of attendance.