Tacoma Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Tacoma Community College's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Tacoma Community College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Tacoma Community College the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

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

Attend Tacoma Community College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,032

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Tacoma Community College by at least $3,032.

Veteran Sticker Price	$19,464
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$22,496
Total In Your Pocket	$3,032

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Tacoma Community 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	$4,560
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$4,560
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 Tacoma Community 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 $113, Tacoma Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$113 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$291 per credit

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

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Tacoma Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $2,962. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,974
Post-9/11 Benefit	$16,936
Total In Your Pocket	$2,962

A MHA of $2,117 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 Tacoma Community 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 Tacoma Community College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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