Occidental College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Oxy for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Oxy'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 Occidental College for no More Than $27,089

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Occidental College should not be more than $27,089.

Veteran Sticker Price	$75,916
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$48,827
Total Out Of Pocket	$27,089

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Occidental College will not be fully covered. Occidental College charges $56,576 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$56,576
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$36,341
*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

Occidental College 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.

Occidental College awarded a total of $163,677 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 15 veterans for an average award of $10,912 ($21,824 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 $2,333, Occidental College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$2,333 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$2,333 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Occidental College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $9,492. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$18,100
Post-9/11 Benefit	$27,592
Total In Your Pocket	$9,492

A MHA of $3,449 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 Occidental College 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 Occidental College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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