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The CalVet College Fee Waiver Program waives tuition and mandatory system-wide fees at any California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus for the children, spouses, or unmarried surviving spouses of veterans with service-connected disabilities.

CalVet partners with local County Veterans Service Offices to help veterans file claims for federal disability compensation, pension benefits, and other programs.

CalVet operates eight specialized homes providing long-term care, residential services, and memory care for veterans and their spouses. Locations include Barstow, Chula Vista, Fresno, Redding, and Yountville. cal vet

This paper provides an overview of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), its mission, key services, and impact on the state's veteran population as of 2026. CalVet: Serving California's Veterans and Families Introduction

CalVet's overarching goal is to improve the number of California veterans receiving federal disability compensation and pension benefits. While federal benefits average over The CalVet College Fee Waiver Program waives tuition

A program aimed at connecting veterans in the justice system with rehabilitative services and benefits. Impact on California

CalVet provides a wide array of services designed to support veterans throughout their civilian lives: Locations include Barstow, Chula Vista, Fresno, Redding, and

A unique, non-federal home loan program designed specifically for California veterans to purchase homes. Unlike traditional VA loans, CalVet holds the title until the loan is paid off.