Required Documents:

• Birth Certificate - It must show the student and veteran's name. If the veteran and dependents last names are different, please provide additional documentation (I.E. Marriage Certificate, name change documents, adoption paperwork)
• Benefit Summary & Service Verification Letter (Issued by the VA: 1-800-827-1000 or VA.gov) - For the purpose of Plan A, letter must have been generated within the last 12 months if not permanent & total
• Current year application form (DVS-40 Rev 1/24) - Available at www.calvet.ca.gov.
• Plan A: VSD-020 - Election to Receive CalVet College Fee Waiver Benefits. 
  • DD-214 Required (Member 2 or 4)
• Plan B: Tax Information - Student's income tax return for previous calendar year
  • Filed taxes: Signed copy of the student's income tax return (1040/540)
  • Did not file taxes: Letter of Non-Filing confirming that a return was not filed (dated after tax deadline, generally April 16)
    • Statement from Franchise Tax Board
    • IRS "Return Transcipt" (option 6a on the Form 4506-T) OR "Verification of Non-filing" (option 7 on the Form 4506-T)
  • DD-214 Requested (Member 2 or 4)

NOTE: Income Limits: 

• Academic Year 2025-26 (State Poverty Level of $22,273)
• Academic Year 2026-27 (State Poverty Level of $22,941)

To Submit Applications: 

• Email: sdcvso.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov (Subject: CFW (Last Name, First Name))
• Fax: 858-573-7381
• Mail: Office of Military and Veteran's Affairs - 5055 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
• In Person (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm): 
  • 5055 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
  • 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA 91950
  • 649 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
  • 3708 Ocean Ranch, Oceanside, CA 92056

Please apply as early as possible. Expect delays in processing near college registration and enrollment times.