Southwestern Illinois College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Southwestern Illinois College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Southwestern Illinois 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.

Attend Southwestern Illinois College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $524

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Southwestern Illinois College by at least $524.

Veteran Sticker Price	$16,944
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$17,468
Total In Your Pocket	$524

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Southwestern Illinois 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	$5,940
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$5,940
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 Southwestern Illinois 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 $204, Southwestern Illinois College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$204 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$189 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,234. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$9,294
Post-9/11 Benefit	$10,528
Total In Your Pocket	$1,234

A MHA of $1,316 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 Southwestern Illinois College estimates your expenses to be ($1,710).

Supplies Expenses	$1,710
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$710

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

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