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George Washington University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of George Washington University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend GWU? Below you can review how much of your expenses at George Washington University the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at George Washington University 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 George Washington University for no More Than $31,338

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend George Washington University should not be more than $31,338.

Veteran Sticker Price$73,685
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$42,347
Total Out Of Pocket$31,338

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by George Washington University will not be fully covered. George Washington University charges $56,049 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$56,049
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$35,814
*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 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 George Washington University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

George Washington University awarded a total of $2,087,655 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 298 veterans for an average award of $7,006 ($14,011 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 George Washington University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAllunlimited$39,000$0
GraduateAll (except Law)unlimited$27,000$8,814
GraduateLawunlimited$33,000$2,814
GraduateAll (except law)unlimited$27,000$8,814

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 $1,675, George Washington University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,675 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,675 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what George Washington University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $4,876. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,236
Post-9/11 Benefit$21,112
Total In Your Pocket$4,876
A MHA of $2,639 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 George Washington University estimates your expenses to be ($1,400).

Supplies Expenses$1,400
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$400
Not Happy With This College? Is George Washington University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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