A dependent child, spouse, or unmarried surviving spouse of a service-connected disabled or deceased Veteran may be entitled to a tuition fee waiver at CSU Channel Islands (CI).
Important Notes:
- The Cal Vet Fee Waiver only covers the state-mandated tuition fee. There are additional, mandatory university fees at CI that a student is responsible for each semester.
- The benefit waives the tuition fee for state-supported programs only.
- It cannot be used for coursework taken through Extended University or Study Abroad.
- This includes Extended University Summer and Winter Sessions.
- This benefit does not cover the expense of books, parking, or room and board.
- To be eligible, the student must meet California residency requirements, as determined by the CSU and CI.
- The waiver must be applied for, with your County Office, each Academic Year.
- If you are awarded a tuition specific grant (Cal Grant A or B fees) your fee waiver will not be applied to your account.
How to Apply
Students must apply through their County Service Office and can obtain more information about eligibility: here. CI does not process any of the application paperwork.
Students who have been determined eligible will receive a Cal Vet Fee Waiver award letter from their County Service Office. A copy needs to be submitted to the Enrollment Center, Registrar's Office front desk in Sage Hall or emailed to Kristin Hronek at kristin.hronek@csuci.edu.