Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver at CT public colleges and universities for honorably discharged veterans who served 90+ days active duty during wartime.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against ct.edu
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Connecticut
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $5,000-$12,000+ per year depending on institution
- Where it applies
- Connecticut
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver?
Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver is a Connecticut education & training benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors, dependents. Tuition waiver at CT public colleges and universities for honorably discharged veterans who served 90+ days active duty during wartime. The listed value is $5,000-$12,000+ per year depending on institution.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Dependents
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Connecticut residency
What Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver covers
Overview
Eligibility (per ct.edu/admission/veterans): Honorably discharged or released under honorable conditions; served at least 90 cumulative days of active duty during wartime (exceptions for VA-rated service-connected disability or operations lasting less than 90 days); accepted to a CT public institution; domiciled in Connecticut at time of acceptance. Also extends to active CT Army/Air National Guard members, dependents and surviving spouses of service members killed in action after 9/11/2001, and dependent children of MIA/POW since 1960.
Covers
State Universities — 100% tuition waiver for credit courses, 50% course fee waiver for summer/intersession. Community Colleges — full tuition waiver for regular credit study (excludes summer/intersession). Charter Oak State College — 50% course fee waiver for matriculated veterans. Waiver covers tuition only, NOT books, fees, parking, or room and board. Waivers may be reduced by employer education reimbursement.
How to apply for Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver
How to apply
Apply through the admissions/veterans affairs office at the institution with DD-214.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- ct.edu
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver
Who qualifies for Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver?
Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors, Dependents; available to any veteran; connecticut residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver worth?
The listed value is $5,000-$12,000+ per year depending on institution. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.