Veterans Resource Center

• Statements of Responsibility
  • MVC's Veteran's Statement of Responsibility
  • Norco's Veteran's Statement of Responsibility
  • Riverside's Veteran's Statement of Responsibility
• Change your benefits - VA Form 22-1995
  • PDF - Form 22-1995
  • Online Form - Form 22-1995
• Dependents' Request for Change of Program or Place of Training - Form 22-5495
  • PDF - Form 22-5495
  • Online Form - Form 22-5495

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California College Fee Waiver for Veterans' Dependents Program

The dependent child, spouse or unmarried surviving spouses of a service connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and system-wide fee waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system, University of California, or a California Community College.

To obtain eligibility requirements and assistance in applying for these valuable benefits, contact your local County Veterans Certification Office or the Moreno Valley College Veterans Resource Center at (951) 571-6247 or veterans@mvc.edu.

Who May Be Eligible

Find information about the Cal Vet fee waiver program, including eligibility information, the application form, instructions on how to apply, and locations of certification offices, on the County Veterans Certification Offices website.

• Plan A: The spouse, registered domestic partner, child (under the age of 27), or unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who is totally service-connected disabled or who has died of service-connected causes.
• Plan B: The child of a veteran who has a permanent service-connected disability. The child's income and value of support provided by a parent cannot exceed the national poverty level. To view this year's poverty level, visit the California Department of Veteran Affairs.
• Plan C: Any dependent of a California National Guard member, who was killed in the line of duty, died from a disability sustained while in active service, or is permanently disabled as a result of their service. This may also include surviving spouses who have not remarried.
• Plan D: Medal of Honor recipients and children of Medal of Honor recipients under the age of 27.

Using the Cal Vet Fee Waiver Program at MVC

1. Apply Annually: Apply through a County Veterans Service Office each year that you plan to use the program using the DVS-40 Form (2026-27).
2. Receive an Award Code Letter: Issued by a County Veterans Certification Office if the student is approved to use the Cal Vet Fee Waiver program, valid for one academic year.
3. Complete MVC's Cal Vet Fee Waiver Form: Then, fill out the Cal Vet Fee Waiver information form. You will send this to the VRC with your award code letter.
4. Send Both Documents to the VRC: Once you receive your award code letter, submit both the award code letter and the fee waiver information form to MVC's School Certifying Official the Veterans Resource Center. The VRC will submit all final documentation to Student Financial Services for you.
5. Need a Refund? If you have already paid tuition by the time your fee waiver is processed and require a refund, follow the Tuition Refund process.

What fees are waived?

If eligible, student enrollment fees will be waived.

What fees are not covered by the Cal Vet Fee Waiver?

Students will still be responsible for Health Services, Sudent Services fees, and any parking costs. Cal Vet Fee Waivers are processed through the Student Financial Services office.

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From GI Bill® information to Veteran organizations and housing help, the VRC has compiled a list of websites, resources and topics that may be of help to you.

General Resources

Veterans Affairs helps you manage the life-long healthcare and benefits you receive as an eligible military Veteran.

• Veterans Administration
• Joint Services Transcript

GI Bill®

VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling.

• GI Bill® Education and Training Benefits Information
• GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• Post-911 GI Bill® Guide

Combating Homelessness

• Helping Homeless Veterans
• National VA Veteran Homelessness Programs

Veterans Organizations

Veterans support and service organizations address Veteran needs and provide services like help with mental health, housing, employment and training, or offer places where Veterans can meet and interact with like-minded people. Most reputable Veteran organizations are federally chartered.

• American Legion
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
• Veterans of Foreign Wars USA
• Women Vets on Point
• More organizations →

Health and Wellness

• CalFresh - California Food Stamp Program

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