by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to NWFSC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at NWFSC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,246 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,246 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at NWFSC.
Federal data does not indicate that NWFSC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether NWFSC is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $15 |  |
| Out-of-state | $15 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at NWFSC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,930 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,412/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,296 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,366 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,440 in supply costs at NWFSC, leaving about $440 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to NWFSC.
In the latest reporting year, about 501 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,008,922.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 454 | $981,157 | $2,161 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 454 | $981,157 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 168 | $149,024 | $887 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 168 | $149,024 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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.