Harrisburg Area Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg'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 Harrisburg Area Community College for no More Than $662

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Harrisburg Area Community College should not be more than $662.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,374
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$22,712
Total Out Of Pocket	$662

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Harrisburg Area 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	$8,160
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,160
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

Harrisburg Area Community College 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

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 $272, Harrisburg Area Community College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$272 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$322 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Harrisburg Area 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 Harrisburg Area Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $402. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,150
Post-9/11 Benefit	$13,552
Total In Your Pocket	$402

A MHA of $1,694 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 Harrisburg Area Community College estimates your expenses to be ($2,064).

Supplies Expenses	$2,064
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,064

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

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