How Much of William & Mary's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?
How much will you pay to attend William & Mary? Below you can review how much of your expenses at William & Mary 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 William & Mary 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 William & Mary for no More Than $4,582
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend William & Mary should not be more than $4,582.
Veteran Sticker Price | $38,889 |
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $34,307 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $4,582 |
Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you live in Virginia and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Virginia and it has been less than three years since your discharge William & Mary will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.
Veteran Tuition And Fees | $22,922 |
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $2,687 |
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. |
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 William & Mary participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
William & Mary awarded a total of $9,227 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 6 veterans for an average award of $1,538 ($3,076 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 William & Mary. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
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All | All | 5 | $4,000 | $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 $425, William & Mary falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
Below Cap for State Residents? | $425 per credit | ![]() |
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $1,278 per credit | ![]() |
Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what William & Mary thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,895. 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 | $14,967 |
Post-9/11 Benefit | $13,072 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $1,895 |
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what William & Mary estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).
Supplies Expenses | $1,000 |
Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
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