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Bluefield State College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Bluefield State College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Bluefield State 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.

Veterans Typically Attend Bluefield State College for no More Than $6,576

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Bluefield State College should not be more than $6,576.

Veteran Sticker Price$24,584
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$18,008
Total Out Of Pocket$6,576

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Bluefield State 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$7,584
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,584
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 Program Participant But With Limitations

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. While Bluefield State College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Bluefield State College. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAllunlimited$200,000$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $312, Bluefield State College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$312 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$598 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Bluefield State College to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Bluefield State College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,376. 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$14,800
Post-9/11 Benefit$9,424
Total Out Of Pocket$5,376
A MHA of $1,178 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 Bluefield State College estimates your expenses to be ($2,200).

Supplies Expenses$2,200
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,200
Not Happy With This College? Is Bluefield State 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.

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