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Columbia College South Carolina G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Columbia College South Carolina for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Columbia College South Carolina cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Columbia College South Carolina.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Columbia College South Carolina'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 College for no More Than $1,108

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 $1,108.

Veteran Sticker Price$33,699
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$32,591
Total Out Of Pocket$1,108

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$18,591
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$18,591
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

It appears as though Columbia 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.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $414, Columbia College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$414 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$414 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

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 $840. 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$13,840
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,000
Total Out Of Pocket$840
A MHA of $1,625 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 ($1,268).

Supplies Expenses$1,268
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$268
Not Happy With This College? Is Columbia College 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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