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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to FIDM San Francisco for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for FIDM San Francisco.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if FIDM San Francisco'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 FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $5,395

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco by at least $5,395.

Veteran Sticker Price$56,368
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$61,763
Total In Your Pocket$5,395

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco will not be fully covered. FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco charges $32,645 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$32,645
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$12,410
*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

It appears as though FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco awarded a total of $1,796 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $3,593, 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 $695, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$695 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$695 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $19,306. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$21,222
Post-9/11 Benefit$40,528
Total In Your Pocket$19,306
A MHA of $5,066 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 FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco estimates your expenses to be ($2,501).

Supplies Expenses$2,501
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,501
Not Happy With This College? Is FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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