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General Benefit Information

A waiver of tuition is an education benefit provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for children, stepchildren, spouses, and un-remarried widows & widowers in recognition of the honorable service and sacrifice of eligible Kentucky veterans.  For dependents of a veteran to qualify for this benefit, the veteran must be a CURRENT resident of the state of Kentucky and have a 100% disability rating through the Federal VA.  

This is a separate benefit from the Federal VA Chapter 35.  For dependents of veterans who qualify for the Federal VA Chapter 35 benefit and the KDVA Tuition Waiver, both benefits can be used to together but each benefit must be applied for separately.  

Click HERE for More Information from the KDVA Website Regarding this Benefit or To Apply

Questions about the KDVA application process, or the documentation required, contact KDVA directly at 502-503-7911 or KDVA.TuitionWaiver@ky.gov

* KDVA determines eligibility for the tuition waiver.

How To Start Using the KDVA Waiver at UK?

Student needs to submit the UK internal benefit request form after registering for courses: Click Here to Submit Your Form

IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Each semester students need to submit the internal benefit request form after registering for courses. Submitting this form notifies the VRC staff the student is wanting to use their benefits for that semester.

*If student is also receiving the Federal VA Chapter 35 benefit, they need to submit the separate UK internal benefit request form for this benefit. Click Here For the UK Chapter 35 Request Form

What Does The KDVA Waiver Pay?

  • KRS 164.505, KRS 164.507, and KRS 164.515 provides a waiver of tuition only for qualified applicants. The waiver does not cover mandatory fees, course fees, or program fees.
    • Depending on students class schedule, they may also have course fees and/or program fees that are not covered by the waiver.
  • The waiver will not cover on-campus housing or dining costs