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Columbia Southern University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Columbia Southern University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Columbia Southern University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Columbia Southern University 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 Southern University 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!

Attend Columbia Southern University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $1,726

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Columbia Southern University by at least $1,726.

Veteran Sticker Price$17,809
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$19,535
Total In Your Pocket$1,726

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Columbia Southern University 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$5,775
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$5,775
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 Participant With No Limitations

Columbia Southern University 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.

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 $235, Columbia Southern University falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$235 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$235 per creditis below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Columbia Southern University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,418. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$11,342
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,760
Total In Your Pocket$1,418
A MHA of $1,595 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Columbia Southern University estimates your expenses to be ($692).

Supplies Expenses$692
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$308
Not Happy With This College? Is Columbia Southern University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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