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VA education benefits help veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with resources, such as paying college tuition, books, and housing. The role of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is to coordinate your federal, state, and institutional aid with the Veteran Services Center to ensure that you receive the maximum allowable aid. For a full description of benefits, visit the Veteran Services Center website.

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UCI prides itself on serving those who have served, creating a welcoming environment that supports both their social reintegration and their higher education.

The Cal Vet Fee Waiver

The Cal Vet Fee Waiver is a California state benefit that waives mandatory system-wide Student Service Fee and tuition for eligible dependents of veterans. Applicants must meet California residency requirements as stated by the Registrar's Office.

No. The Cal Grant and the Cal Vet Fee Waver are both considered fee-paying resources, and you are only eligible to receive one during a period of enrollment. Your waiver can also be applied to your summer fees and/or study abroad program.

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The Cal Vet Fee Waiver

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Can I receive a Cal Grant and the Cal Vet Fee Waiver?

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