CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D)
Offered by CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs) · Free to apply
Plan D waives systemwide tuition and fees at California public colleges for Medal of Honor recipients and for children of Medal of Honor recipients under the age of 27. It is restricted to undergraduate study and carries the same income test as Plan B, measured against the California state poverty level. This is the narrowest of the four plans but it is included so that an eligible family is never missed.
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How hard is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D) 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 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 D)?
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
- Age 27 or younger
- For Medal of Honor recipients and children of Medal of Honor recipients under age 27.
- Undergraduate study only.
- Income restricted on the same California state poverty level basis as Plan B. The exact Plan D figure was not separately published.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
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.
- Applications close
- June 30, 2027
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 D)
How much is the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D) worth?
The CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D) 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 D) deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year.
Who is eligible for the CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D)?
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 D) 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 D)?
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 D) free to apply?
Yes. The CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents (Plan D) 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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