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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 4Ch. 4Art. 2§ 894 Student Living Expense Allowances

§ 894 Student Living Expense Allowances

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§ 894 Student Living Expense Allowances

This law sets the maximum monthly allowance for living expenses that the department can give to students. College students can get up to $100 per month, while high school students can get up to $50 per month.

Key Takeaways

  • •College students can get up to $100 per month for living expenses.
  • •High school students can get up to $50 per month for living expenses.
  • •If a student is sick and misses school, those days still count for the allowance.

Example

A college student named Alex receives a monthly allowance for living expenses from the department.

Alex can receive up to $100 per month for living expenses. If Alex is sick and misses some school days, those days still count as attendance for the allowance.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 894 Student Living Expense Allowances

For students of collegiate, community college, business and trade school rank, the amount expended by the department as an allowance for living expenses shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per month. Dependents enrolled in the fifth year of any course requiring five years may be considered to be at the undergraduate level. For students of high school rank, the amount shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50) per month during the time the student is in actual attendance at a day school. Absence during the month on account of illness shall be included as attendance. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 44, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

allowance for living expensesundergraduate levelactual attendanceday school

Related Statutes

  • § 890 Veteran War Service Definition
  • § 890.3 Veterans Disability Certification Waiver
  • § 891 Veteran Dependent Education Aid
  • § 892 Veteran Dependent Education Support
  • § 893 Student Financial Assistance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 894.
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