How Much of Amherst College's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?
How much will you pay to attend Amherst? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Amherst 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 Amherst 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!
Veterans Typically Attend Amherst College for no More Than $41,315
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Amherst College
should not be more than $41,315.
Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Amherst College will not be
fully covered. Amherst College charges $58,640
a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235.
In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.
Veteran Tuition And Fees
$58,640
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*
$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket
$38,405
*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 Program Participant With No Limitations
Amherst College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations
on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college.
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 that should result in no out of pocket
costs related to tuition and fees.
Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in
a Yellow Ribbon program.
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
We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at Amherst College and whether or not they fall
below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
This information was not available.
Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Amherst College thinks your living expenses should be,
we see a potential shortfall of $2,910.
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
$17,110
Post-9/11 Benefit
$14,200
Total Out Of Pocket
$2,910
A MHA of $1,775 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Amherst College estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).
Supplies Expenses
$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit
$1,000
Total In Your Pocket
-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is Amherst College not living up to its commitments?
File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.
Southern New Hampshire University
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.
Learn More >
Purdue University
Building on Purdue’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, world-class education, Purdue University Global delivers a fully personalized online experience that’s tailored to working adults. By opening the doors to adults who need flexibility to fit learning into their busy lives, we make it possible to achieve a high-quality education from the prestigious Purdue University system—completely online.
Learn More >
Grand Canyon University (GCU)
With a spotlight on intellectual creativity and innovation for the 21stcentury, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU provides a job focused education. It blends the study of traditional humanities in a modern context. Through academic inquiry and beyond the box thinking, the college advances our society and its accomplishments.
Learn More >
Northcentral University
Northcentral University (NCU) was founded to provide accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. As a regionally accredited, online university, NCU serves students worldwide, focusing on Doctoral and Master's degree programs in the Schools of Business and Technology Management, Education, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Sciences.
Learn More >
Colorado Technical University (CTU)
CTU could help you connect to what matters most: a powerful professional community, faculty who are real-world professionals, and innovative technology.
Learn More >
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info
Request Info