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College of Charleston G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to College of Charleston for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if College of Charleston'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 College of Charleston for no More Than $1,157

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend College of Charleston should not be more than $1,157.

Veteran Sticker Price$30,535
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$29,378
Total Out Of Pocket$1,157

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in South Carolina and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of South Carolina and it has been less than three years since your discharge College of Charleston will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$12,978
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$12,978
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 But With Limitations

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. While College of Charleston participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

College of Charleston awarded a total of $22,172 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 10 veterans for an average award of $2,217 ($4,434 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at College of Charleston. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
AllAll10$7,000$0

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 $522, College of Charleston falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$522 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,369 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 College of Charleston 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 College of Charleston thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $895. 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$16,295
Post-9/11 Benefit$15,400
Total Out Of Pocket$895
A MHA of $1,925 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 College of Charleston estimates your expenses to be ($1,262).

Supplies Expenses$1,262
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$262
Not Happy With This College? Is College of Charleston not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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