Central Washington University G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to CWU for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

At Central Washington University, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at CWU. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at CWU.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

There is no record that CWU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether CWU is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$2,186
Out-of-state	$2,186

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at CWU.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $900 in supply costs at CWU, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Central Washington University

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to CWU.

Roughly 280 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $2,328,156.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

More Veteran Resources

• CWU Veteran & Military Services
• Back to CWU Net Price
• Continue to CWU Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.