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Thank you to all our military personnel for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom.
Lower Columbia College is committed to ensuring that all veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, and their families have access to the educational benefits and resources entitled to them.
LCC participates in the following VA educational programs
- Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Ch 33
- Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) - Ch 30
- Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) - Ch 35
- Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - 1606
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) - 1607
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) - Ch 31
- Military Tuition Assistance
GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Resources for Veterans
Apply for Benefits
Learn what's needed to apply for and obtain your veteran benefits.
Veterans Resource Center
A quiet, controlled, and confidential environment for veterans to connect with one another.
Join Campus Life
Get involved in campus life, campus activities and making friends.
Veteran Briefings
Learn how to transition as a student and ultimately reach your educational goals.
Help & Support
Get help from college services and programs designed to support students
Contact Us
Meet your LCC Veterans Services staff members.
Tuition Information
Certificates and Associates Tuition Without Fees
| Credits | Washington State and Oregon Border Residents |
Nonresidents | International | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $123.58 | $167.47 | $317.95 | $99.39 |
| 2 | $247.16 | $334.94 | $635.90 | $198.78 |
| 3 | $370.74 | $502.41 | $953.85 | $298.17 |
| 4 | $494.32 | $669.88 | $1,271.80 | $397.56 |
| 5 | $617.90 | $837.35 | $1,589.75 | $496.95 |
| 6 | $741.48 | $1,004.82 | $1,907.70 | $596.34 |
| 7 | $856.06 | $1,172.29 | $2,225.65 | $695.73 |
| 8 | $988.64 | $1,339.76 | $2,543.60 | $795.12 |
| 9 | $1,112.22 | $1,507.23 | $2,861.55 | $894.51 |
| 10 | $1,235.80 | $1,674.70 | $3,179.50 | $993.90 |
| 11 | $1,296.82 | $1,737.69 | $3,248.46 | $1,042.75 |
| 12 | $1,357.84 | $1,800.68 | $3,317.42 | $1,091.60 |
| 13 | $1,418.86 | $1,863.67 | $3,386.38 | $1,140.45 |
| 14 | $1,479.88 | $1,926.66 | $3,455.34 | $1,189.30 |
| 15 | $1,540.90 | $1,989.65 | $3,524.30 | $1,238.15 |
| 16 | $1,601.92 | $2,052.64 | $3,593.26 | $1,287.00 |
| 17 | $1,662.94 | $2,115.63 | $3,662.22 | $1,335.85 |
| 18 | $1,723.96 | $2,178.62 | $3,731.18 | $1,384.70 |
| 19 | $1,834.83 | $2,318.65 | $4,036.42 | $1,467.85 |
| 20 | $1,945.70 | $2,458.68 | $4,341.66 | $1,551.00 |
Bachelors Tuition Without Fees
| Credits | Washington State and Oregon Border Residents |
Nonresidents | International | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $240.10 | $259.63 | $674.70 | $186.78 |
| 2 | $480.20 | $519.26 | $1,349.40 | $373.56 |
| 3 | $720.30 | $778.89 | $2,024.10 | $560.34 |
| 4 | $960.40 | $1,038.52 | $2,698.80 | $747.12 |
| 5 | $1,200.50 | $1,298.15 | $3,373.50 | $933.90 |
| 6 | $1,440.60 | $1,557.78 | $4,048.20 | $1,120.68 |
| 7 | $1,680.70 | $1,817.41 | $4,722.90 | $1,307.46 |
| 8 | $1,920.80 | $2,077.04 | $5,397.60 | $1,494.24 |
| 9 | $2,160.90 | $2,336.67 | $6,072.30 | $1,681.02 |
| 10 | $2,401.00 | $2,596.30 | $6,747.00 | $1,867.80 |
| 11 | $2,413.33 | $2,609.55 | $6,760.25 | $1,880.13 |
| 12 | $2,425.66 | $2,622.80 | $6,773.50 | $1,892.46 |
| 13 | $2,437.99 | $2,636.05 | $6,786.75 | $1,904.79 |
| 14 | $2,450.32 | $2,649.30 | $6,800.00 | $1,917.12 |
| 15 | $2,462.65 | $2,662.55 | $6,813.25 | $1,929.45 |
| 16 | $2,474.98 | $2,675.80 | $6,826.50 | $1,941.78 |
| 17 | $2,487.31 | $2,689.05 | $6,839.75 | $1,954.11 |
| 18 | $2,499.64 | $2,702.30 | $6,853.00 | $1,966.44 |
| 19 | $2,727.03 | $2,921.37 | $7,514.99 | $2,136.98 |
| 20 | $2,954.42 | $3,140.44 | $8,176.98 | $2,307.52 |
Certificates and Associates Tuition Without Fees
| Credits | Washington State and Oregon Border Residents |
Nonresidents | International | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127.59 | 173.14 | 328.13 | 102.68 |
| 2 | 255.18 | 346.28 | 656.26 | 205.36 |
| 3 | 382.77 | 519.42 | 984.39 | 308.04 |
| 4 | 510.36 | 692.56 | 1,312.52 | 410.72 |
| 5 | 637.95 | 865.70 | 1,640.65 | 513.40 |
| 6 | 765.54 | 1,038.84 | 1,968.78 | 616.08 |
| 7 | 893.13 | 1,211.98 | 2,296.91 | 718.76 |
| 8 | 1,020.72 | 1,385.12 | 2,625.04 | 821.44 |
| 9 | 1,148.31 | 1,558.26 | 2,953.17 | 924.12 |
| 10 | 1,275.90 | 1,731.40 | 3,281.30 | 1,026.80 |
| 11 | 1,338.86 | 1,796.41 | 3,352.46 | 1,077.22 |
| 12 | 1,401.82 | 1,861.42 | 3,423.62 | 1,127.64 |
| 13 | 1,464.78 | 1,926.43 | 3,494.78 | 1,178.06 |
| 14 | 1,527.74 | 1,991.44 | 3,565.94 | 1,228.48 |
| 15 | 1,590.70 | 2,056.45 | 3,637.10 | 1,278.90 |
| 16 | 1,653.66 | 2,121.46 | 3,708.26 | 1,329.32 |
| 17 | 1,716.62 | 2,186.47 | 3,779.42 | 1,379.74 |
| 18 | 1,779.58 | 2,251.48 | 3,850.58 | 1,430.16 |
| 19 | 1,894.05 | 2,396.03 | 4,165.59 | 1,516.01 |
| 20 | 2,008.52 | 2,540.58 | 4,480.60 | 1,601.86 |
Bachelors Tuition Without Fees
| Credits | Washington State and Oregon Border Residents |
Nonresidents | International | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 247.61 | 330.28 | 695.59 | 192.69 |
| 2 | 495.22 | 660.56 | 1,391.18 | 385.38 |
| 3 | 742.83 | 990.84 | 2,086.77 | 578.07 |
| 4 | 990.44 | 1,321.12 | 2,782.36 | 770.76 |
| 5 | 1,238.05 | 1,651.40 | 3,477.95 | 963.45 |
| 6 | 1,485.66 | 1,981.68 | 4,173.54 | 1,156.14 |
| 7 | 1,733.27 | 2,311.96 | 4,869.13 | 1,348.83 |
| 8 | 1,980.88 | 2,642.24 | 5,564.72 | 1,541.52 |
| 9 | 2,228.49 | 2,972.52 | 6,260.31 | 1,734.21 |
| 10 | 2,476.10 | 3,302.80 | 6,955.90 | 1,926.90 |
| 11 | 2,488.91 | 3,316.58 | 6,969.68 | 1,939.71 |
| 12 | 2,501.72 | 3,330.36 | 6,983.46 | 1,952.52 |
| 13 | 2,514.53 | 3,344.14 | 6,997.24 | 1,965.33 |
| 14 | 2,527.34 | 3,357.92 | 7,011.02 | 1,978.14 |
| 15 | 2,540.15 | 3,371.70 | 7,024.80 | 1,990.95 |
| 16 | 2,552.96 | 3,385.48 | 7,038.58 | 2,003.76 |
| 17 | 2,565.77 | 3,399.26 | 7,052.36 | 2,016.57 |
| 18 | 2,578.58 | 3,413.04 | 7,066.14 | 2,029.38 |
| 19 | 2,813.07 | 3,714.73 | 7,748.61 | 2,205.25 |
| 20 | 3,047.56 | 4,016.42 | 8,431.08 | 2,381.12 |
* See all tuition rates with included fees at our Tuition and Fees page.
Contacts for Veterans
Thank you for your service to our country. Assistance is provided to veterans and veteran dependent students at the Veterans Services window located in the Admissions Center during regular business hours. Alternatively, please contact any of the individuals listed below for information about veteran admission and VA benefits procedures, or for veteran support services.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Sarah Kirton, Financial Aid Advisor
(360) 442-2611
va@lowercolumbia.edu
Disability and Access Services
Mary Kate Morgan, Director, Disability and Access Services & Special Populations
(360) 442-2341
mmorgan@lowercolumbia.edu
Veterans Resource Center
Veterans Alliance
Connect with other veterans on campus, get help navigating the college system, and help ensure that the college is meeting the needs of veterans and their families.