Technical College of the Lowcountry G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Technical College of the Lowcountry? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,042

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Technical College of the Lowcountry by at least $3,042.

Veteran Sticker Price	$18,450
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$21,492
Total In Your Pocket	$3,042

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Technical College of the Lowcountry 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	$5,740
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$5,740
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 Program Participant With No Limitations

Technical College of the Lowcountry participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Technical College of the Lowcountry awarded a total of $46,775 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 18 veterans for an average award of $2,599 ($5,197 after government matching).

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 $225, Technical College of the Lowcountry falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$225 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$445 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,282. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$11,470
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,752
Total In Your Pocket	$3,282

A MHA of $1,844 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Technical College of the Lowcountry estimates your expenses to be ($1,240).

Supplies Expenses	$1,240
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$240

Not Happy With This College? Is Technical College of the Lowcountry not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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