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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Bowling Green State University - Main Campus' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend BGSU? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus for no More Than $242

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus should not be more than $242.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,479
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$25,237
Total Out Of Pocket$242

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Bowling Green State University - Main Campus 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$11,573
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,573
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

It appears as though Bowling Green State University - Main Campus 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.

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded a total of $99 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $33 ($66 after government matching).

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 $394, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$394 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$727 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $514. 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$13,178
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,664
Total Out Of Pocket$514
A MHA of $1,583 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus estimates your expenses to be ($728).

Supplies Expenses$728
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$272
Not Happy With This College? Is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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