Hi everyone, I'm considering Cochise College and I've heard they offer some kind of tuition benefits for military. Can anyone provide some insight on this?
Sure! Cochise College does indeed provide various forms of tuition assistance and benefits for military-affiliated students. They are dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and dependents of service members.
They participate in the Tuition Assistance (TA) program, which is a benefit provided to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. TA can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expenses when it comes to tuition, as it can cover up to 100% tuition expenses for courses taken during off-duty hours.
Additionally, the education benefits offered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill can also be used, offering up to 36 months of education benefits for qualifying service members and veterans. This can cover tuition and fees, provide a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for textbooks and supplies.
For dependents of service members, they can potentially utilize the Dependent's Educational Assistance, offering education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
So depending on your status (active duty, veteran, dependent), there could be different types of tuition support available. It's strongly recommended to reach out to the college's military programs department or the school's certifying official, who can help guide you through these benefits and any potential application process.
Remember to also submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see if there's any other financial aid you might qualify for. Cochise College's school code for FAFSA is 001072.
These benefits can provide a substantial reduction in the financial burden of college expenses, making it easier for military-affiliated students to further their education.
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