Grand Rapids Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Grand Rapids Community College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Grand Rapids Community 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 Grand Rapids Community College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $2,685

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Grand Rapids Community College by at least $2,685.

Veteran Sticker Price	$20,216
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$22,901
Total In Your Pocket	$2,685

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Grand Rapids Community 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	$7,869
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,869
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 Grand Rapids Community 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 $247, Grand Rapids Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$247 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$371 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Grand Rapids Community 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 Grand Rapids Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $2,428. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$11,604
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,032
Total In Your Pocket	$2,428

A MHA of $1,754 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 Grand Rapids Community College estimates your expenses to be ($743).

Supplies Expenses	$743
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$257

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

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