Rio Salado College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Rio Salado College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Rio Salado 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 Rio Salado 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 Rio Salado College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $496

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Rio Salado College by at least $496.

Veteran Sticker Price	$17,014
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$17,510
Total In Your Pocket	$496

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Rio Salado 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	$2,070
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$2,070
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 Rio Salado 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.

Rio Salado College awarded a total of $1,300 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $325 ($650 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 $85, Rio Salado College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$85 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$326 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Rio Salado 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 Rio Salado College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $968. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,472
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,440
Total In Your Pocket	$968

A MHA of $1,805 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 Rio Salado College estimates your expenses to be ($1,472).

Supplies Expenses	$1,472
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$472

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

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