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Tuition Waivers for
Disabled Oregon Veterans &
Dependents of Oregon Fallen Service Personnel

In recognition of the service and sacrifices of Oregon military service veterans and their families the college provides the following tuition waivers:

Disabled Oregon Veterans

Tuition waiver application .doc or .pdf

The college shall waive tuition (not covered by any other agency or government sponsored program) of veterans who are identified as disabled 50 percent or more while participating as a result of military service since 9/11/2001 and who listed Oregon as their permanent residence at time of discharge.

The purpose of this waiver is to allow an Oregon veteran the opportunity to earn their first associate's degree. Therefore, the waiver is offered for up to 100 credits or a degree (which ever comes first). The waiver does not cover books, fees or other expenses.

Adequate documentation must be provided including proof of a soldier's service that indicates Oregon permanent residency at time of discharge (DD Form 214) as well as their disability rating from their service connected disability.

Financial aid awards may be reduced by the use of this waiver. Continuation of tuition waiver benefits is subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Dependents of Fallen Oregon Service Personnel

Tuition waiver application .doc or .pdf

The college shall provide free tuition to the dependents (spouse and children) of fallen Oregon military personnel who die while participating in military service since 9/11/2001 and who listed Oregon as their permanent residence at time of death.

The purpose of this waiver is to allow the dependents of fallen Oregon service members the opportunity to earn their first associate's degree. Therefore, the waiver is offered for up to 100 credits or a degree (which ever comes first). The waiver for the dependent spouse ends seven years after the death of the Oregon service member. The waiver for the dependent children shall end on the dependent child's 21st birthday. The waiver does not cover books, fees or other expenses.

Adequate documentation must be provided including proof of soldier's service indicating Oregon permanent residency at time of death (DD Form 214) and proof of dependent status (DD Form 93).

Financial aid awards may be reduced by the use of this waiver. Continuation of tuition waiver benefits is subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Approved by Chemeketa Board of Education September 20, 2006.

If you would like further information, please call us at 503.399.5004 or send a fax to 503.399.3918. You may also reach us by e-mail.

Updated June 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.