Disabled Veterans Tuition Waiver Program Description Disabled veterans receive free tuition at RI's public colleges and universities. Eligibility Veteran with 10-100% service-connected disability. Permanent resident of RI. Student must apply for and use financial aid first. Supplemental Materials RI General Law 30-30.1-1. Related Programs CCRI Veterans' Resources Rhode Island College Veterans' Resources URI Veterans' Resources Visit Disabled Veterans Tuition Waiver Website