Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members

The tuition waivers and residency classifications document contains information on tuition waivers, residency classifications and the Running Start Program that may be applicable to students enrolling in Washington state's community and technical colleges.

Waiver Purpose

The Legislature established this waiver to honor veterans and National Guard members.

ctcLink: Waiver Code - W70

Legacy: Fee Pay Status - 70

Community and technical colleges may waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for eligible veterans or National Guard members.

An eligible veteran or National Guard member is defined in RCW 28B.15.621(8)(b) as one who is:

  • A Washington domiciliary
  • Active or reserve member of military or naval forces, or a National Guard member called to active duty.
  • Served in active federal duty under either Title 10 or Title 32 of the U.S. Code, in a war or conflict fought on foreign soil or in international waters, or served in support of those that were (serving on foreign soil or in international waters)
  • If discharged, has received an honorable discharge, or any other discharge if the sole reason is due to gender or sexuality

RCW 28B.15.621(2) – Tuition waivers – veterans and national guard members – dependents – private institutions.