For community colleges:
There is this policy, but it may not be updated for 2014-2015 changes (VACA):
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Non-Resident-College-Fee-Waiver.aspx
The 2014-2015 VACA changes are referred to here:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/CFFP/Fiscal_Services/Attndc_Acctg/Residency/UPDATED_VACA_Guidance_Letter_-_AB_81_August_4_2015.pdf
Here are the general California community college residency rules:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/CFFP/Fiscal_Services/Attndc_Acctg/Residency/2013_CACCRAO_Residency_Overview_Presentation_Apr2013.pdf
http://www.smc.edu/EnrollmentDevelopment/Admissions/Pages/Residency-Requirements.aspx
http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/enrollment/admissions/Pages/Residency.aspx
Here is some information specific to veterans at SMC and OCC:
http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/VeteransResourceCenter/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/student_services/Veterans/Pages/Education-Programs.aspx
You may want to contact the colleges directly if you have specific questions that are not answered.