Tuition Waiver
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National Guard and Veterans' Tuition Waiver
By law, veterans and Guard Members who meet certain criteria are eligible for tuition waivers at the University of Connecticut, Connecticut State University and Community colleges. Waivers cover only the costs of tuition for accredited programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Other charges- such as books, student activities, room and board and parking are not covered.
National Guard Waiver:[CGS § 10a-105, P.A 05-03 Sec.18 (4)]
To be eligible for the Air/Army National Guard tuition waiver the applicant must (1) be a member in good standing of the Air/Army guard and (2) be accepted for admission on a full time or part-time basis in a undergraduate degree-granting program.
How do I apply?
- Students must contact their Education Service Officer at their National Guard Units to apply for the waiver. Each semester the Bursar Office receives the list of all students who are eligible for the waiver from their Army/Air National Guard units.
Veterans' Tuition Waiver: [CGS § 10a-105, CGS § 27-103, P.A 05-03 Sec.18 (3)]
To qualify for the waiver, the veteran must have at least 90 days of active-duty service during time of war, and if National Guard or Reserves units; must have been called up to active duty under Title 10 USC at least for 90 days, or unless the veteran was separated from service earlier because of a service-connected disability or the military operation lasted less than 90 days and he served for the duration. For additional eligibility requirements, visit the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I apply?
- Complete and return Waiver Application.
- Send a certified copy of your DD-214 (member 4) to our office to determine eligibility.
- Provide one of the following as proof of domicile:
- Copy of Driver License
- Copy of your income tax return Form 1040
Courses Exempt from Tuition Waivers
The law defines “tuition” as a “direct charge for institutional programs, which is clearly delineated from any other fees (CGS § 10a-26). The waiver applies only to courses paid for out of colleges' tuition revenue and not to so-called “extension-fund” courses paid for from student fees, such as summer and evening classes and noncredit “enrichment courses” that are not part of degree programs. Typically, all students, including veterans who participate in these programs, are charged course fees, which are not tuition fees as defined in statutes.
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