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Carleton College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Carleton for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Carleton'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 Carleton College for no More Than $44,281

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Carleton College should not be more than $44,281.

Veteran Sticker Price$77,100
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$32,819
Total Out Of Pocket$44,281

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Carleton College will not be fully covered. Carleton College charges $59,352 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$59,352
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$39,117
*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 Carleton 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.

Carleton College awarded a total of $218,148 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 14 veterans for an average award of $15,582 ($31,164 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 Carleton 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
UndergraduateAll12unlimited$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at Carleton 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 Carleton College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,263. 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$16,847
Post-9/11 Benefit$11,584
Total Out Of Pocket$5,263
A MHA of $1,448 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 Carleton College estimates your expenses to be ($901).

Supplies Expenses$901
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$99
Not Happy With This College? Is Carleton College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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