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City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Harold Washington College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College the GI Bill® will cover.

On this page you will find:

  • G.I. Bill® & You
  • Average Cost after GI Bill®
  • GI Bill® Coverage
  • Yellow Ribbon Program Information
  • Per Credit Fee Coverage
  • Living Expense Coverage
  • Additional Fee Coverage
  • Additional GI Bill® Resources

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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington 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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $6,766

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College by at least $6,766.

Veteran Sticker Price$22,978
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$29,744
Total In Your Pocket$6,766

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington 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$11,520
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,520
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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington 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 $384, City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$384 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$481 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington 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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $7,686. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$9,538
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,224
Total In Your Pocket$7,686
A MHA of $2,153 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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College estimates your expenses to be ($1,920).

Supplies Expenses$1,920
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$920
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