jason Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 State of California Department of Veterans Affairs (available in printer-friendly PDF file here) COLLEGE TUITION FEE WAIVERS FOR VETERANS' DEPENDENTS THE BENEFITS Waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University or University of California campus. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Plan A: The spouse, registered domestic partner, child (under the age of 27) or unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who is totally service-connected disabled, or who has died of service-connected causes may qualify. Plan B: The child of a veteran who has a permanent service-connected disability. The child's income and value of support provided by a parent cannot exceed the national poverty level. *Note that all students must meet California residency requirements. WHERE TO APPLY Contact your local County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or at www.cacvso.org) to obtain an application, information and to apply for benefits under this program. Additional information and an application form is available on this site at www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES THE BENEFITS Certified veteran owned businesses can participate in the state goal of awarding 3% of all state contracts to disabled veterans through the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 10% or greater who own at least 51% of a business, and who meet other eligibility criteria. WHERE TO APPLY Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification 707 3rd Street, 1st Floor, Room 400 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052 (916) 375-4940 or (800) 559-5529 http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES The State DVBE Advocate California Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Services Division 1227 'O' Street, Suite 101 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-2573 http://www.cdva.ca.gov/DVBE/dvbe.asp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VETERANS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA THE BENEFITS Professional and low cost residential, assisted living and medical care facilities throughout California. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Aged or disabled U.S. veterans who are residents of California. WHERE TO APPLY To obtain additional information, an application, or to schedule a visit, contact one of our Veterans Homes: Veterans Home of California, Yountville (Napa County) 1-800-404-8387 Veterans Home of California, Barstow (San Bernardino County) 1-800-746-0606 Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista (San Diego County) 1-888-857-2146 California Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Home Division 1227 'O' street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.cdva.ca.gov 1-800-852-5626 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS THE BENEFITS Property tax exemptions on the assessed value of a home of: a) up to $103,107 if the total household income from all sources is over $46,302 per year. up to $154,661 if the total household income from all sources is under $46,302 per year. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE a) Wartime veterans who are in receipt of service-connected disability compensation at the totally disabled rate. Unmarried surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans who are in receipt of service-connected death benefits. c) Wartime veterans who are service-connected for loss the use of two or more limbs. d) Wartime veterans who are service-connected for blindness. Those applying for benefits should bring proof from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, verifying receipt of service-connected disability/death benefits. HOW TO APPLY The local County Assessors Office (located in the county government section of your telephone book or at: www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/assessors.htm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES WAIVED THE BENEFITS Waiver of registration fees and free license plates for one passenger motor vehicle, or one motorcycle, or one commercial motor vehicle of less than 8001 pounds unladen weight. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Medal of Honor recipients, American Ex-Prisoners of War and "disabled veterans" as defined in the "Disabled Veterans License Plate" section of this pamphlet. HOW TO APPLY Medal of Honor recipients should complete a DMV form REG 17A, and proof of receipt of the Medal of Honor. Ex-Prisoners of War should complete a DMV form REG 17, and proof of former status as a POW. WHERE TO APPLY Applications and necessary documentation should be mailed to: Department of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 932345 Sacramento, CA 94232 www.dmv.ca.gov 1-800-777-0133 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISABLED VETERAN LICENSE PLATES THE BENEFITS Waiver of registration fees and free "DV" handicap parking license plates for one passenger motor vehicle, or one motorcycle, or one commercial motor vehicle of less than 8001 pounds unladen weight. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE A "disabled veteran" is any person who, as a result of injury or disease suffered while on active service with the armed forces of the United States, suffers any of the following: (a) Has a disability which has been rated at 100 percent by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the military service from which the veteran was discharged, due to a diagnosed disease or disorder which substantially impairs or interferes with mobility or, (:o Is so severely disabled as to be unable to move without the aid of an assistant device or, © Has lost, or has lost use of, one or more limbs or, (d) Has suffered permanent blindness, as defined in Section 19153 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. HOW TO APPLY Obtain a signed doctor's statement that indicates that the veteran in question has a service-connected disability with at least one of the above listed mobility impairments, complete DMV forms REG 195 and REG 256A, and mail the completed package to: DMV PLACARD P.O. Box 942869 Sacramento, CA 94269-0001 1-800-777-0133 www.dmv.ca.gov -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE LICENSE PLATES THE BENEFITS Free specialized license plates. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE a) Legion of Valor plates for recipients of the Medal of Honor, Distinguish Service Cross, Navy Cross or the Air Force Cross. Purple Heart Medal recipients c) Pearl Harbor Survivors d) Former Prisoners of War HOW TO APPLY Recipients should complete a DMV form REG 17A, and provide proof they received a medal as described above or the evidence of being stationed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Former POW's complete form REG 17 WHERE TO APPLY Applications and necessary documentation should be mailed to: Department of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 932345 Sacramento, CA 94232 1-800-777-0133 www.dmv.ca.gov -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VETERANS CLAIMS REPRESENTATION AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (USDVA) REGIONAL OFFICES THE BENEFIT Professional, accredited, USDVA claims and ratings review, and representation in appellate processes. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Any veteran, dependent or veteran's survivor applying for USDVA benefits. WHERE TO APPLY Any County Veterans Service Office (located in the county government listings in your telephone book) OR California Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Services Division 1227 'O' Street Sacramento, CA 95814 1-800-952-5626 www.cdva.ca.gov/service/claims.asp on our Web Site. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES THE BENEFITS Reduced annual fees for fishing and hunting licenses. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Any veteran with a 50% or greater service-connected disability. HOW TO APPLY First time applicants must submit proof of their service-connected disability from the USDVA. The California Department of Fish and Game License and Revenue Branch 3211 'S' Street Sacramento, CA 95815 Phone (916) 227-2245. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/. OR any Department of Fish and Game Office. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE THE BENEFITS Assistance in obtaining training and employment as well assistance in obtaining unemployment insurance. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE All veterans. WHERE TO APPLY Service-connected disabled veterans should contact a Veterans Employment Service Specialist (VESS). Other veterans should contact a Veterans Workforce Specialist (VWS) located at a local Employment Development Department (EDD) Office (see the state government section of your local telephone book). www.edd.ca.gov -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FARM AND HOME LOANS (CALVET) THE BENEFIT Direct loans from the State of California, highly competitive rates, quick processing, unbeatable earthquake and disaster coverage, and proven ability to work well with our homeowner veterans. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Any veteran who served honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, who resides in and wishes to purchase a farm or home in California. WHERE TO APPLY Any California Department of Veterans Affairs CALVET District Office (located in the state government section of your telephone book), or California Department of Veterans Affairs Farm and Home Loan Division 1227 'O' Street Sacramento, CA 95814 1-800- 952-5626 Or visit www.cdva.ca.gov/calvet/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE PARKS AND RECREATION PASS THE BENEFITS A lifetime State of California Parks pass for only $3.50. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Any veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or greater, or a former Prisoner of War. HOW TO APPLY To apply by mail, a veteran should submit: (1) a completed Department of Parks and Recreation form DPR 619, (2) a letter from the USDVA verifying a service-connected disability rated at 50% or greater, or former Prisoner of War status (3) a copy of the veterans drivers license to verify California residency, and (4) a check or money order for $3.50 made payable to the Department of Parks and Recreation. California Department of Parks and Recreation Field Services Division P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 (916) 653-4272 http://www.parks.ca.gov/. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS LICENSE, TAX AND FEE WAIVER THE BENEFIT Waiver of municipal, county and state business license fees, taxes and fees, for veterans who hawk, peddle or vend any goods, wares or merchandise owned by the veteran, except spirituous, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquor, including sales from a fixed location. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Honorably discharged veterans who engage in sales (not services) activities may be eligible. Eligibility criteria differs based upon local jurisdiction. HOW TO APPLY Bring proof of honorable discharge to your local appropriate county/city licensing authority. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VETERANS PREFERENCE IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS THE BENEFIT Additional points added to the final score of a civil service examination as follows: a) Open Entrance Exams-15 points for a disabled veteran and 10 points for other veterans and surviving spouses. B) Open Nonpromotional Entrance Exams-10 points for disabled veterans and 5 points for other veterans. WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE a) Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 10% or greater. B) "Wartime" veterans who served have served with honor. c) A veteran who served under honorable conditions for a period of at least 181 days d) Spouses of totally disabled service-connected veterans. e) Unmarried, surviving spouses of a veteran who has died of service-connected causes. WHERE TO APPLY Please mail an application, discharge papers, and other documents to: State Personnel Board Veterans Preference Coordinator P.O. Box 944201 Sacramento, CA 94244-2010 (916) 653-1502 http://www.spb.ca.gov. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALIFORNIA VETERANS CEMETERY THE BENEFIT Complete, professional burial services at no cost to veterans ($500 fee for spouses or dependents). WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE Veterans, dependents and survivors who meet USDVA eligibility requirements for burial in a national cemetery. WHERE TO APPLY Northern California Veterans Cemetery P.O. Box 76 11800 Gas Point Road Igo, CA 96047-0076 (866) 777-4533 http://www.cdva.ca.gov/memorial/cemetery5.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGMike.Ivy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 1/11/08 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to announce new programs for California veterans and National Guard members during his State of the State Address this month. He wants to make it easier for veterans and retirees to get into higher level state jobs. He also wants to set up a program to help California National Guard members pay for college fees and books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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