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Lower Columbia College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Lower Columbia College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Lower Columbia 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 Lower Columbia College for no More Than $1,336

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Lower Columbia College should not be more than $1,336.

Veteran Sticker Price$19,836
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$18,500
Total Out Of Pocket$1,336

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Lower Columbia 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$4,068
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$4,068
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 Lower Columbia 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $113, Lower Columbia College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$113 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$152 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Lower Columbia 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 Lower Columbia College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,406. 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$14,838
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,432
Total Out Of Pocket$1,406
A MHA of $1,679 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 Lower Columbia College estimates your expenses to be ($930).

Supplies Expenses$930
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$70
Not Happy With This College? Is Lower Columbia College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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