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Lamar State College - Port Arthur G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Lamar State College - Port Arthur's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Lamar State College - Port Arthur? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Lamar State College - Port Arthur the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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!

Veterans Typically Attend Lamar State College - Port Arthur for no More Than $1,584

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Lamar State College - Port Arthur should not be more than $1,584.

Veteran Sticker Price$19,867
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$18,283
Total Out Of Pocket$1,584

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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$4,331
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$4,331
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 Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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 $95, Lamar State College - Port Arthur falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$95 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$504 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 Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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 Lamar State College - Port Arthur thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,584. 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$14,536
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,952
Total Out Of Pocket$1,584
A MHA of $1,619 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 Lamar State College - Port Arthur estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is Lamar State College - Port Arthur not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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