Los Angeles Southwest College GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to Los Angeles Southwest College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Los Angeles Southwest College With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Los Angeles Southwest College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Los Angeles Southwest College.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Los Angeles Southwest College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Los Angeles Southwest College is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$42
Out-of-state	$42

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Los Angeles Southwest College.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Books & Supplies Coverage

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $938 in supply costs at Los Angeles Southwest College, so the stipend covers them in full.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Los Angeles Southwest College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Los Angeles Southwest College.

In the latest reporting year, about 20 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $19,477.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• Los Angeles Southwest College Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Los Angeles Southwest College Net Price
• Continue to Los Angeles Southwest College Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.