by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will you pay to attend Columbia College Missouri? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Columbia College Missouri the GI Bill® will cover.
Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Columbia College Missouri 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!
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 College should not be more than $4,778.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $26,076 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $21,298 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $4,778 |
If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Columbia 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 | $11,762 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $11,762 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
Columbia College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.
Columbia College awarded a total of $3,290 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $1,645 ($3,290 after government matching).
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $342, Columbia College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $342 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $342 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Columbia College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,540. 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 | $13,076 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $8,536 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $4,540 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Columbia College estimates your expenses to be ($1,238).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,238 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $238 |
