College of Charleston G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance
Will You go to College of Charleston for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?
How much will attending C of C cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for College of Charleston.
What's in it for me?
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if College of Charleston's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
Veterans Typically Attend College of Charleston for no More Than $93
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend College of Charleston
should not be more than $93.
Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you live in South Carolina and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be
covered by your Post-9/11 benefits.
If you live outside of South Carolina and it has been less than three years since your discharge
College of Charleston will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.
Veteran Tuition And Fees
$12,939
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*
$12,939
Total In Your Pocket
-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or
$20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits
so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.
Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations
If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be
able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award.
While College of Charleston participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations
on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in
a Yellow Ribbon program.
College of Charleston awarded a total of $8,750
in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year.
This was split among 4 veterans
for an average award of $2,188
($4,375 after government matching).
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program
at College of Charleston. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
Degree Level
Division or School
Max Number of Students
Max Contribution (after matching)
Tuition After Max Contribution
All
All
10
$7,000
$0
Questions to Ask the Admissions Department
Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?
Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $522,
College of Charleston falls above
the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
Below Cap for State Residents?
$522 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?
$1,369 per credit
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check
with College of Charleston to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.
Your Living Expenses Likely Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what College of Charleston thinks your living expenses should be,
we see a potential credit in your favor of $143.
It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
Off Campus Living Expenses
$15,473
Post-9/11 Benefit
$15,616
Total In Your Pocket
$143
A MHA of $1,952 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.
Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what College of Charleston estimates your expenses to be ($1,236).
Supplies Expenses
$1,236
Post-9/11 Benefit
$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket
$236
Not Happy With This College? Is College of Charleston not living up to its commitments?
File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.
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