TUITION WAIVER FOR C OMBAT DECORATION
Effective Fall 2006 and pursuant to Florida Statute 1009.26(9), Miami Dade College will waive undergraduate
tuition for each recipient of a Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence as listed
below. This waiver includes tuition and related fees that are assessed to all students, regardless of the
program or credit course in which they are enrolling. Fees that are waived include charges that all students
must pay as part of their instructional costs/costs per credit hour which are not linked to specific
courses. Fees not included in this waiver are “user” fees. User fees include laboratory fees and other special
fees that support specific programs and/or courses.
Student Information
Select ALL that Apply
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (“V” designation”)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star (“V” designation)
Requirements/Supporting Documents
1. Complete all admission requirements, including application for admission.
2. Demonstrate proof of Florida residency (DD 214 OR DD 2058).
This waiver for a Purple Heart recipient or recipient of another combat decoration superior in precedence
shall be applicable for 110 percent of the number of required credit hours of the degree or certificate
program for which the student is enrolled. This waiver is considered “countable aid” for student financial aid
purpose. Therefore, the college financial office will be notified if a student qualifies for this waiver.
Signature of Student: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION OFFICE AT YOUR RESPECTIVE CAMPUS
VA Form Rev 06/2020
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