Congressman C.W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program

Congressman C.W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program

Overview: This state-mandated program requires Florida College System institutions to waive out-of-state fees for eligible veterans and active duty military members.

Geographic Scope: Florida College System institutions; veterans must physically reside in Florida

Eligible Groups:

Group A: Honorably Discharged Veterans

• Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy)
• Honorably discharged members of the National Guard (Army and Air)
• Any student entitled to and using educational assistance from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• Must physically reside in Florida while enrolled as degree or certificate-seeking student
• Tuition and fees cannot exceed resident student rates for same program

Group B: Active Duty Military

• Active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Must be residing or stationed outside Florida
• Must be enrolled as degree or certificate-seeking student
• Tuition and fees cannot exceed resident student rates for same program

Eligibility Requirements:
To receive the out-of-state fee waiver, veterans must provide:
1. Proof of Florida Residency: Florida driver license or Florida identification card (physical residency verified each term)
2. Proof of Honorable Discharge: DD214, discharge certificate, or other documentation deemed appropriate by the institution

Scope:

Interaction with Other Waivers:

Residency Recommendation:

Program Basis: Florida Statute s. 1009.26 (10)