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WHAT IF I AM CLASSIFIED AS A NON-RESIDENT?

The VA does not cover non-resident fees. Unless you qualify for reclassification or a waiver, you will be responsible for the difference between the resident and non-resident rate. Please review possible options for reclassification/waivers below. For more information regarding residency requirements, visit our Residency page.

RECLASSIFICATION OPTIONS:

VETERAN

DEPENDENT

NON-RESIDENT TUITION WAIVER OPTIONS:

VETERANS

  • If you are eligible for benefits under CH 30, 33, or 31 and reside in CA, please submit the VACA form, one CA State Approved Residency Document/Proof, and your DD214 and COE (if not already submitted). Submit via email or in person to Veterans Services.

  • If you attended High School in CA for at least 3 years and graduated, please submit the AB540 form with Official High School Transcripts (must be sealed and/or come directly to OCC from the High School).

​DEPENDENTS

  • ​If you are eligible for CH 33T, Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, or CH 35 DEA* benefits and reside in CA, please submit the VACA form, one CA State Approved Residency Document/Proof, the veteran's DD214 or active military ID, and COE (if not already submitted). Submit via email or in person to Veterans Services.

  • If you attended High School in CA for at least 3 years and graduated, please submit the AB540 form with Official High School Transcripts (must be sealed and/or come directly to OCC from the High School).

  • If the veteran is currently stationed in CA, please submit the Statement of Residency form with a copy of the veteran's military ID and orders.



LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS/PROOFS:

  1. California-issued Identification:
    1. Current California driver’s license or Department of Motor Vehicles documentation of California driver’s license.
      OR
    2. California Identification card.
  2. California Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate
  3. Establishing and maintaining active California bank accounts – bank statement or letter of verification from bank with California address.
  4. Records of Income:
    1. Documentation of employment – check stub, typed and signed letter from employer on company letterhead with employment start date, or company identification (work badge with employment dates).
      OR
    2. California Resident State Income Tax Form 540 or 540A, from previous year or 540NR (required by law of any part-year, taxpaying resident of California). If the end of the tax year does not fall one year and one day prior to the residence determination date, one of the following documents so dated is also required: check stubs, a note from the employer, or other verification.
      WITH
      Federal Income Tax Form 1040A or 1040EZ from previous year with California address.
  5. Verification of California Voter Registration (Voter Registration Card)
  6. Rental/Lease agreement or documentation of purchase and occupancy of residential real estate in California. 
  7. Selective Service registration with California permanent address – Selective Service Registration Card.
  8. Maintaining permanent military address or home of record in California while in armed forces – DD214.
  9. Documentation of the student as a California resident having received rehabilitation, unemployment, welfare, or other State Services–service receipts or agreements of certification by the appropriate agency showing the student as recipient.
  10. Petition for a divorce in California – legal document.
  11. License from California for professional practice – legal document.
  12. Documentation of active resident membership in California professional, service, or social organization – school organization not accepted.
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