Community College of Allegheny County G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Community College of Allegheny County's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend CCAC? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Community College of Allegheny County 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 Community College of Allegheny County 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 Community College of Allegheny County as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,888

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Community College of Allegheny County by at least $3,888.

Veteran Sticker Price	$21,483
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$25,371
Total In Your Pocket	$3,888

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Community College of Allegheny County 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	$8,323
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,323
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 Community College of Allegheny County 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 $236, Community College of Allegheny County falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$236 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$354 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Community College of Allegheny County to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Community College of Allegheny County thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $4,388. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$11,660
Post-9/11 Benefit	$16,048
Total In Your Pocket	$4,388

A MHA of $2,006 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 Community College of Allegheny County estimates your expenses to be ($1,500).

Supplies Expenses	$1,500
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$500

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

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