… of Title 38, U.S. Code) at institutions of higher learning if the school charges qualifying veterans and dependents (“covered individuals”) tuition and fees in excess of the in-state rate for resident students for terms beginning after July 1, … or death as described in 38 U.S.C. 3679(c), a student who initially qualifies under the applicable requirements above will maintain “covered individual” status as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly … intent to establish residency in California and financial independence is on the student (EC 68041). Legal Status that permits the establishment of domicile in the United States. Essentially, the student must be a US Citizen, Permanent …