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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending FDU cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus' 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus for no More Than $14,611

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus should not be more than $14,611.

Veteran Sticker Price$60,654
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$46,043
Total Out Of Pocket$14,611

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus will not be fully covered. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus charges $42,240 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$42,240
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$22,005
*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 With No Limitations

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus awarded a total of $91,265 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 14 veterans for an average award of $6,519 ($13,038 after government matching).

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 $1,006, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,006 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,006 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $7,914. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,894
Post-9/11 Benefit$24,808
Total In Your Pocket$7,914
A MHA of $3,101 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus estimates your expenses to be ($1,520).

Supplies Expenses$1,520
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$520
Not Happy With This College? Is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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