LBCC's Commitment to Military Connected Students
LBCC supports Spouses and Dependents of Veterans by certifying Chapter 35 (Survivors' and Dependents') through the VA.
LBCC complies with Oregon's ORS 350.285 waiver of tuition for family members of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Purple Heart recipients.
Students must meet qualifying criteria as determined by the State of Oregon including:
- An Oregon Resident at the time of application
- Dependent 23 years old or younger at the time of initial application or Spouse of Veteran rated at 100% Disability through the VA
- Fully admitted student and enrolled in a Certificate program or Associate's Degree
- Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
- NOT receiving the marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Students must provide the following documentation in order to receive the State of Oregon tuition waiver:
- VA Certified death certificate of service member, or
- VA letter stating Veteran's disability rating, or
- Veteran's DD 214 that states receipt of Purple Heart in 2001 or thereafter
Please note the following restrictions mandated by the State of Oregon regarding tuition waivers:
- Tuition waived only for courses that may lead to a degree
- Waiver covers tuition charges but does not cover course fees
- The State of Oregon tuition waiver is a last dollar paid waiver and the amount of the waiver will be reduced by the amount of federal aid scholarships or grants, awards from the Oregon Opportunity Grant program, or any other aid from LBCC received
Tuition Waiver Applications are available on the Veterans Office website.