Lincoln Trail College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail 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.

Veterans Typically Attend Lincoln Trail College for no More Than $2,768

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Lincoln Trail College should not be more than $2,768.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,248
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$20,480
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,768

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Lincoln Trail 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	$10,056
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$10,056
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 Lincoln Trail 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 $278, Lincoln Trail College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$278 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$342 per credit

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

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Lincoln Trail College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,822. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$12,246
Post-9/11 Benefit	$9,424
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,822

A MHA of $1,178 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 Lincoln Trail College estimates your expenses to be ($946).

Supplies Expenses	$946
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$54

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

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