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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 4Ch. 4Art. 2§ 892 Veteran Dependent Education Support

§ 892 Veteran Dependent Education Support

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§ 892 Veteran Dependent Education Support

This law helps kids of veterans go to school by letting the state pay for their education if they can't get a good education otherwise.

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids of veterans can ask the state for help to go to school.
  • •The state will help pay for school if they can't get a good education otherwise.
  • •The state can help them get into a good school.

Example

A veteran's child wants to go to college but can't afford it.

The state can help pay for their school if they can't get a good education without it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 892 Veteran Dependent Education Support

A dependent of a veteran who desires to continue his education may apply to the department. If in the opinion of the department the educational needs of the applicant can be satisfactorily met in educational institutions in this State or elsewhere, the department shall assume state wardship over the education of the applicant. The department may provide educational counsel for applicants and assist them in securing admission to suitable institutions of learning. Tuition may be paid at private schools only when suitable opportunity is not available in public or semipublic institutions. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1031.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

dependent of a veteranstate wardshipeducational counselsuitable institutions of learningtuitionprivate schoolspublic or semipublic institutions

Related Statutes

  • § 893 Student Financial Assistance
  • § 896.1 Federal Benefits Duplication Bar
  • § 896.3 Veteran Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
  • § 981.1 Veteran Education Assistance Program
  • § 890 Veteran War Service Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 892.
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