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Contra Costa College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Contra Costa College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Contra Costa College'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.

Attend Contra Costa College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,218

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Contra Costa College by at least $3,218.

Veteran Sticker Price$26,782
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$30,000
Total In Your Pocket$3,218

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Contra Costa 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$1,312
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$1,312
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 Contra Costa 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $46, Contra Costa College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$46 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$346 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Contra Costa College 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 Contra Costa College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,298. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$24,390
Post-9/11 Benefit$27,688
Total In Your Pocket$3,298
A MHA of $3,461 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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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