Pima Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Pima Community College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Pima 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 Pima 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!

Veterans Typically Attend Pima Community College for no More Than $1,456

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Pima Community College should not be more than $1,456.

Veteran Sticker Price	$17,034
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$15,578
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,456

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Pima 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	$2,250
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$2,250
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

It appears as though Pima Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

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 $87, Pima Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$87 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$309 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Pima Community College 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 Pima Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $536. 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	$12,864
Post-9/11 Benefit	$12,328
Total Out Of Pocket	$536

A MHA of $1,541 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 Pima Community College estimates your expenses to be ($1,920).

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

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

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