Students who are currently serving in the military as well as veterans discharged from active duty less than ten years ago may be eligible for benefits under one of the current Federal Veterans Affairs programs. Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans from any service era may also be eligible for benefits and/or fee exemption.

For information on or application for Federal Veterans programs, students should check the Department of Veterans Affairs website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm or call 1-888/GIBILL1 (442-4551).

The State of California offers a “College Fee Waiver Program” to children and dependents of service-connected disabled or service-related deceased veterans. The waiver of fees applies only at California State Universities, University of California Campuses, and California Community Colleges. For information on or application for the “College Fee Waiver Program,” contact your local County Veterans Service Office or California Department of Veterans Affairs, Division of Veterans Services, 1227 O Street, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916/9653-2573 or visit their website: http://www.ns.net.cadva.

The UCSF Veterans Affairs Coordinator also has information available on and applications for the Federal and California programs. The VA coordinator conducts the official certification to the Veterans Administration and processes the fee waivers for the College Fee Waiver Program. You can reach the coordinator at the UCSF Student Financial Services Office in Millberry Union, Room 201W, 415/476-4185.