Members of the Armed Forces of the United States are eligible for in-state tuition or nonresident tuition exemption in accordance with California Education Code, Section 68074, 68075, et seq., and AB 71. Armed Forces of the United States means Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the reserve components of each of these forces, the California Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the California State Military Reserve, and the California Naval Militia.
Form: Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit
To request nonresident tuition exemption, complete Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit with a copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Chapter 30, 31 or 33 and a copy of the military member's DD214. Update California address in myCuesta portal.
Effective for academic terms beginning July 1, 2019, a student enrolled at Cuesta College who meets the following requirements are exempt from paying nonresident tuition:
After the expiration of the three-year period following discharge, a student who qualifies for an exemption from paying nonresident tuition will maintain "covered individual" status as long as the student remains continuously enrolled at Cuesta College, even if student enrolls in multiple programs. "Continuously enrolled" means enrolled for at least the fall and spring semesters of an academic year and excludes summer session.
(A) A veteran who was discharged or released from a period of not fewer than 90 days of service in the active military, naval, air, or space service less than three years before the date of enrollment in the course concerned.
(B) An individual who is entitled to assistance under
Eligible dependents: spouse, one of more of the individual's children, a combination of the individuals.
(C) An individual who is entitled to rehabilitation under section 3102(a) of Title 38.
Form: Statement of Legal Residence
Provide a copy of military member's DD214 and two other activities on Statement of Legal Residence to establish California residency.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
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