The California College Fee Waiver (CFW) program benefits the spouse and children of U.S. veterans.  Students meeting the eligibility criteria may get their college fees waived if they attend a California Community College, a California State University, or University of California campus.

To be eligible, students must:

» Have a parent who is a disabled veteran (0% or more disabled); or
» Have a spouse or domestic partner who is service-connected (S/C) deceased or rated 100% S/C disabled.
» Be a child earning less than $11,161.00 per year (student’s income, not parents’).
   Note: There is no income limit for a spouse, domestic partner or children of S/C deceased or 100%

Applicants to the program must submit proof of income, such as a copy of the previous year's tax return,  with your application. If the student had no income, a statement to that effect can be obtained from either the Franchise Tax Board or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can call the Franchise Tax Board at 800-852-5711, or call the IRS at 800-829-1040.