Columbia College - Sonora G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Columbia College - Sonora's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

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

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

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 - Sonora 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 Columbia College for no More Than $6,950

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 $6,950.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,612
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$16,662
Total Out Of Pocket	$6,950

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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	$1,270
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$1,270
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 Columbia College 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 $46, Columbia College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$46 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$311 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Columbia College 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 Columbia College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $6,870. 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	$21,262
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,392
Total Out Of Pocket	$6,870

A MHA of $1,799 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 Columbia College estimates your expenses to be ($1,080).

Supplies Expenses	$1,080
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$80

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

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