Purdue University Fort Wayne G.I. Bill® Benefits

How much of the cost at PFW will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Purdue University Fort Wayne With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at PFW. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at PFW.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

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

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at PFW compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$41
Out-of-state	$41

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at PFW.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; PFW estimates these costs at about $2,940, leaving about $1,940 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Purdue University Fort Wayne

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

Roughly 114 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $660,152.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to PFW Net Price
• Continue to PFW 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.