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Buffalo, New York
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Canisius College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

On this page you will find:

  • G.I. Bill® & You
  • Average Cost after GI Bill®
  • GI Bill® Coverage
  • Yellow Ribbon Program Information
  • Per Credit Fee Coverage
  • Living Expense Coverage
  • Additional Fee Coverage
  • Additional GI Bill® Resources

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 Canisius 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 Canisius College for no More Than $2,453

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Canisius College should not be more than $2,453.

Veteran Sticker Price$39,928
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$37,475
Total Out Of Pocket$2,453
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Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Canisius College will not be fully covered. Canisius College charges $29,428 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$29,428
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$9,193
*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 Canisius 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.

Canisius College awarded a total of $62,333 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 16 veterans for an average award of $3,896 ($7,792 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Canisius 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$25,342$0
GraduateAllunlimited$10,856$0

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 $900, Canisius College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$900 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$900 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Canisius College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $6,740. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$9,500
Post-9/11 Benefit$16,240
Total In Your Pocket$6,740
A MHA of $2,030 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 Canisius 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 Canisius College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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