Will You go to Columbia Basin College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?
How much will attending Columbia Basin College cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Columbia Basin College.
What's in it for me?
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Columbia Basin College'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 Columbia Basin College for no More Than $596
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Columbia Basin College should not be more than $596.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $18,294 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $17,698 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $596 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending Columbia Basin College, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Columbia Basin College 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 | $4,554 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $4,554 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you do not qualify for full benefits or are unsure how your benefits stack up in your scenario, use the calculator to determine how your benefits cover your cost of attending Columbia Basin College.
Yellow Ribbon Program
It appears as though Columbia Basin College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.
Columbia Basin College awarded a total of $334 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $668, after government matching.
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 $148, Columbia Basin College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $148 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $212 per credit | |
Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Columbia Basin College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $756. 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 | $12,900 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $12,144 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $756 |
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Columbia Basin College estimates your expenses to be ($840).
| Supplies Expenses | $840 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $160 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending Columbia Basin College, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
