Bard College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Bard's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Bard College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Bard the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Bard 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 Bard College for no More Than $33,099

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Bard College should not be more than $33,099.

Veteran Sticker Price	$70,886
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$37,787
Total Out Of Pocket	$33,099

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Bard College will not be fully covered. Bard College charges $56,036 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	$56,036
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$35,801
*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

It appears as though Bard College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $1,736, Bard College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,736 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,736 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Bard College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $2,802. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,750
Post-9/11 Benefit	$16,552
Total In Your Pocket	$2,802

A MHA of $2,069 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 Bard College estimates your expenses to be ($1,100).

Supplies Expenses	$1,100
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$100

Not Happy With This College? Is Bard 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.

Continue Your Research on Bard

‹ Back to Net Price

Continue to Value ›