College of Lake County G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of College of Lake County's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend College of Lake County? Below you can review how much of your expenses at College of Lake County the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at College of Lake County is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend College of Lake County for no More Than $1,548

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 Lake County should not be more than $1,548.

Veteran Sticker Price	$25,732
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$24,184
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,548

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by College of Lake County will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$9,632
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$9,632
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like College of Lake County does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

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 $322, College of Lake County falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$322 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$436 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with College of Lake County to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what College of Lake County thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,288. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$14,840
Post-9/11 Benefit	$13,552
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,288

A MHA of $1,694 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 Lake County estimates your expenses to be ($1,260).

Supplies Expenses	$1,260
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$260

Not Happy With This College? Is College of Lake County not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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