Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver at CT public colleges and universities for honorably discharged veterans who served 90+ days active duty during wartime.
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
- May 12, 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
- 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: May 12, 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.
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