Richland Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Richland Community College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Richland Community College 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 Richland 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 Richland Community College for no More Than $3,204

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Richland Community College should not be more than $3,204.

Veteran Sticker Price	$19,070
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$15,866
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,204

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Richland 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	$6,210
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$6,210
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 Richland Community 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 $193, Richland Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$193 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$465 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Richland 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 Richland Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,884. 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	$11,540
Post-9/11 Benefit	$8,656
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,884

A MHA of $1,082 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 Richland Community College estimates your expenses to be ($1,320).

Supplies Expenses	$1,320
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$320

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

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