Southern Maine Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Attend Southern Maine Community College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,014

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Southern Maine Community College by at least $3,014.

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Southern Maine Community College will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations

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. While Southern Maine Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Southern Maine Community College. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $96, Southern Maine Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$96 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$192 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Southern Maine Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,414. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Southern Maine Community College estimates your expenses to be ($1,400).