Montgomery GI Bill reservists can skip nonresident tuition at community colleges and Cal State
Students living in California who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve program no longer pay nonresident tuition at community colleges and Cal State, joining four GI Bill programs already covered. Other federal eligibility rules still apply.
Who it affects
Military reservists and veterans at community colleges and Cal State
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2794: Postsecondary education: nonresident tuition: exemption: federal GI Bill.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.