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CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B)

Offered by CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs) · Free to apply

Plan B waives mandatory systemwide tuition and fees at any California Community College, CSU or UC campus for the child of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, had one at the time of death, or died of service-related causes. Unlike Plan A it carries an annual income limit, set at $22,941 for 2026-27. The income test counts the student's adjusted gross income for the prior year PLUS the value of any support received from a parent, which in practice makes Plan B much harder for a dependent senior living at home than the headline figure suggests. Since January 2024 the limit is measured against the California state poverty level rather than the federal threshold, so older third-party sources quote the wrong number.

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How hard is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) to win?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.

Estimated odds: qualifying students generally receive it
Paperwork: ~3 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to California residents
Fewer rivalsRequires a military or national-service connection
Fewer rivalsAn income ceiling applies

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B)?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of California
Must attend a college in California (the award does not travel out of state)
Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
Household income under $30,000
For active-duty military or veteran families or students who lost a parent in military service

Confirm these before applying

Annual income limit of $22,941 for 2026-27 ($22,273 for 2025-26), measured against the California state poverty level.
The income test counts the student's prior-year adjusted gross income PLUS the value of any support received from a parent. Parental support counting makes this much harder for a senior living at home.
The veteran parent must have a service-connected disability, have had one at time of death, or have died of service-related causes.
Only covers California PUBLIC institutions (CCC, CSU, UC).

Good to know

If your income is above the limit, check Plan A, which has no income test.

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What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. No statewide deadline. File through your County Veterans Service Office. If Plan B's income test blocks you, check Plan A.

Applications close: June 30, 2027

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Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

Common questions about the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B)

How much is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) worth?

The CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) awards waives all systemwide tuition and fees at any CCC, CSU or UC campus and is renewable in later years.

When is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) deadline?

Who is eligible for the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B)?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of California; Must attend a college in California (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; Household income under $30,000. 1 more criteria are listed on this page.

Does the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B)?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 3 hrs of paperwork.

Is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) free to apply?

Yes. The CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan B) is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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