Veterans keep college priority registration with no time limit
Community colleges and CSU must give priority registration to California veteran students and State Guard members without the old cap of four academic years used within 15 years of leaving active duty. UC is asked to do the same.
Who it affects
Veterans and State Guard members at community colleges, CSU and UC
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on July 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California SB 892: Public postsecondary education: priority registration: members and former members of the Armed Forces of the United States and State Guard.
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.