Congressman C.W. 'Bill' Young Veteran Tuition Waiver
State of Florida (s. 1009.26, Florida Statutes); applied by each public institution
Veterans and VA education-benefit users living in Florida pay in-state tuition at Florida public colleges and universities (out-of-state fees waived).
- How much
- Out-of-state fees waived (pay in-state rates)
- Who qualifies
- Honorably discharged veteran (Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard), or user of VA education benefits
- Must physically live in Florida while enrolled; Florida residency for tuition purposes is NOT required (that is the point of the waiver).
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Rolling; claim at enrollment.
- How to apply
- Ask your Florida public college or university's veterans services or residency office for the Bill Young waiver and provide your DD-214 or VA Certificate of Eligibility
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (flsenate.gov)
The details
State law (s. 1009.26(13), F.S.) requires Florida public universities, Florida College System institutions and technical centers to waive out-of-state fees for honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserve Forces or National Guard, and for anyone using VA educational assistance, who physically live in Florida while enrolled. Tuition and fees charged may not exceed the resident rate.
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