Southwestern Oregon Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at SWOCC? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Southwestern Oregon Community College With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending SWOCC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

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

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at SWOCC.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that SWOCC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$40
Out-of-state	$40

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at SWOCC.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; SWOCC estimates these costs at about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Southwestern Oregon Community College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to SWOCC.

In the latest reporting year, about 37 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $193,951.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

More Veteran Resources

• SWOCC Veteran & Military Services
• Back to SWOCC Net Price
• Continue to SWOCC 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.