How Much of Carnegie Mellon's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?
How much will you pay to attend Carnegie Mellon University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon University for no More Than $38,342
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Carnegie Mellon University should not be more than $38,342.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $75,625 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $37,283 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $38,342 |
Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Carnegie Mellon University will not be fully covered. Carnegie Mellon University charges $58,485 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 | $58,485 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $38,250 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined
Unfortunately, it looks like Carnegie Mellon University does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.
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 $800, Carnegie Mellon University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $800 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $800 per credit | |
Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Carnegie Mellon University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $92. 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 | $16,140 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $16,048 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $92 |
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Carnegie Mellon University estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,000 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
