River Valley Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to River Valley Community College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if River Valley Community College'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 River Valley Community College for no More Than $10,851

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend River Valley Community College should not be more than $10,851.

Veteran Sticker Price	$32,011
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$21,160
Total Out Of Pocket	$10,851

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by River Valley 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	$7,160
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,160
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 River Valley 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 $215, River Valley Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$215 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$490 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with River Valley 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 River Valley Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $10,251. 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	$23,251
Post-9/11 Benefit	$13,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$10,251

A MHA of $1,625 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 River Valley Community College estimates your expenses to be ($1,600).

Supplies Expenses	$1,600
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$600

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

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