College of Alameda G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to College of Alameda for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At College of Alameda, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending College of Alameda. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at College of Alameda.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

Federal data does not indicate that College of Alameda currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether College of Alameda is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$154
Out-of-state	$154

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at College of Alameda.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; College of Alameda estimates these costs at about $1,724, leaving about $724 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at College of Alameda

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to College of Alameda.

Roughly 15 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,754.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Helpful Veteran Links

• College of Alameda Veteran & Military Services
• Back to College of Alameda Net Price
• Continue to College of Alameda Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.