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California
CalVet is unusual in operating its own direct home-loan program.
State Veterans Department
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to California
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
CalVet Home Loans
State-run direct home loan program with competitive rates and no PMI; funding fee waived for 10%+ disabled vets
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
$100K basic / $150K low-income exemption on primary residence for 100% disabled vets (indexed annually)
College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents
Waives mandatory tuition/fees at any CSU, UC, or California Community College for eligible dependents
California in the News
Latest coverage mentioning California
The forgotten Civil War legacy of America’s most notorious prison
We Are The Mighty · Apr 13
Navy divers, ship set to recover Artemis II crew
Task & Purpose · Apr 10
Drone Warfare Has Dramatically Changed the Battlefield. Is the US Medical Corps Ready?
The War Horse · Apr 9
Marine corporal charged with stealing and selling a Javelin missile
Task & Purpose · Mar 30
FAA investigating close call between National Guard Black Hawk and a passenger jet
Task & Purpose · Mar 28
How one veteran uses his troubled past to help others thrive
DAV · Mar 24
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