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Central Washington University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Central Washington University for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Central Washington University'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.

Attend Central Washington University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $902

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Central Washington University by at least $902.

Veteran Sticker Price$21,542
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$22,444
Total In Your Pocket$902

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Washington and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Washington and it has been less than three years since your discharge Central Washington University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,444
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,444
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Central Washington 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $216, Central Washington University falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$216 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$752 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 Central Washington University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Central Washington University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $802. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$12,198
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,000
Total In Your Pocket$802
A MHA of $1,625 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 Central Washington University estimates your expenses to be ($900).

Supplies Expenses$900
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$100
Not Happy With This College? Is Central Washington University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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