Office of Veteran Affairs

C.W. Bill Young Tuition Waiver

The C.W. Bill Young tuition waiver, waives out-of-state tuition and fees for covered eligible individuals under (Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, ToE, or Active Duty).  If you cannot prove Florida Residency for tuition purposes, this is another option for you.

This waiver is granted to four different groups of students:

1. 1. Honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard who physically resides in the state of Florida while enrolled in the institution and who is NOT receiving educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
      • Copy of DD214 Certificate of Release
      • Proof of residing in Florida.  This may include, but is not limited to a copy of Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, or a copy of lease
      • Additional documentation that may be required
   2. Student who is entitled to and receiving educational assistance provided by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and who physically resides in the state of Florida while enrolled in the institution.  The waiver will not be granted in this category once VA educational assistance is exhausted or for any term if the student does not elect to utilize VA educational assistance.
      • Copy of VA Certificate of Eligibility
      • Proof of residing in Florida.  This may include, but is not limited to, copy of Florida driver's license, Florida identification card or copy of lease
      • Additional documentation that may be required
   3. Individual using educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Chapter 31, Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR & E) who physically resides in the state of Florida while enrolled in the institution.  The waiver will not be granted in this category once VA educational assistance is exhausted or for any term if the student does not elect to utilize VA educational assistance.
      • Copy of VAF 28-1905
      • Proof of residing in Florida.  This may include, but is not limited to copy of Florida driver's license, Florida identification card or copy of lease
      • Additional documentation that may be required
   4. Active Duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States residing or stationed OUTSIDE of the state of Florida
      • Proof of Active Duty Status

C.W. Bill Young Tuition Waiver

When you send in the waiver, make sure to enclose one proof of Florida residency. This could be your Florida driver's license, lease agreement, or a utility bill showing a Florida address.

Please note: The waiver can only be applied for the current term.  The waiver cannot be applied for past terms.

The waiver can be submitted to veterans@valenciacollege.edu.

If you have any further questions, the VA office can be reached at 407-582-8387.